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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,444.78, 356,178.11 and 132,184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,444.78, 356,178.11 and 132,184.47 is: 198,282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,444.78 : 356,178.11 = 132,184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,444.78/356,178.11 = 132,184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,444.78x = 356,178.11 × 132,184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,444.78x = 47,081,214,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,081,214,035.03/237,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,282.79

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