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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,441.78, 356,173.61 and 132,181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,441.78, 356,173.61 and 132,181.47 is: 198,278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,441.78 : 356,173.61 = 132,181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,441.78/356,173.61 = 132,181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,441.78x = 356,173.61 × 132,181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,441.78x = 47,079,550,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,079,550,684.10/237,441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,278.29

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