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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,462.03, 356,203.98 and 132,201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,462.03, 356,203.98 and 132,201.72 is: 198,308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,462.03 : 356,203.98 = 132,201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,462.03/356,203.98 = 132,201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,462.03x = 356,203.98 × 132,201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,462.03x = 47,090,778,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,090,778,826.85/237,462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,308.67

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