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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,443.78, 356,176.61 and 132,183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,443.78, 356,176.61 and 132,183.47 is: 198,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,443.78 : 356,176.61 = 132,183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,443.78/356,176.61 = 132,183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,443.78x = 356,176.61 × 132,183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,443.78x = 47,080,660,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080,660,242.64/237,443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,281.30

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