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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,320.60, 355,865.70 and 132,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,320.60, 355,865.70 and 132,027.80 is: 197,977.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,320.60 : 355,865.70 = 132,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,320.60/355,865.70 = 132,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,320.60x = 355,865.70 × 132,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,320.60x = 46,984,165,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,984,165,466.46/237,320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,977.61

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