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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,442.78, 356,175.11 and 132,182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,442.78, 356,175.11 and 132,182.47 is: 198,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,442.78 : 356,175.11 = 132,182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,442.78/356,175.11 = 132,182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,442.78x = 356,175.11 × 132,182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,442.78x = 47,080,105,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080,105,792.32/237,442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,279.80

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