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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,322.60, 355,868.70 and 132,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,322.60, 355,868.70 and 132,029.80 is: 197,980.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,322.60 : 355,868.70 = 132,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,322.60/355,868.70 = 132,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,322.60x = 355,868.70 × 132,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,322.60x = 46,985,273,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,985,273,287.26/237,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,980.61

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