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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,444.28, 356,177.36 and 132,183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,444.28, 356,177.36 and 132,183.97 is: 198,282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,444.28 : 356,177.36 = 132,183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,444.28/356,177.36 = 132,183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,444.28x = 356,177.36 × 132,183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,444.28x = 47,080,937,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080,937,468.92/237,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,282.05

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