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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,428.28, 356,153.46 and 132,167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,428.28, 356,153.46 and 132,167.88 is: 198,257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,428.28 : 356,153.46 = 132,167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,428.28/356,153.46 = 132,167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,428.28x = 356,153.46 × 132,167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,428.28x = 47,072,047,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,072,047,762.86/237,428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,257.97

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