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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,445.28, 356,178.86 and 132,184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,445.28, 356,178.86 and 132,184.97 is: 198,283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,445.28 : 356,178.86 = 132,184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,445.28/356,178.86 = 132,184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,445.28x = 356,178.86 × 132,184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,445.28x = 47,081,491,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,081,491,262.81/237,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,283.54

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