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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,368.40, 355,591.80 and 131,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,368.40, 355,591.80 and 131,998.80 is: 197,741.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,368.40 : 355,591.80 = 131,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,368.40/355,591.80 = 131,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,368.40x = 355,591.80 × 131,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,368.40x = 46,937,690,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,937,690,889.84/237,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,741.95

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