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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,445.78, 356,179.61 and 132,185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,445.78, 356,179.61 and 132,185.47 is: 198,284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,445.78 : 356,179.61 = 132,185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,445.78/356,179.61 = 132,185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,445.78x = 356,179.61 × 132,185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,445.78x = 47,081,769,152.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,081,769,152.27/237,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,284.30

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