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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,464.32, 356,327.64 and 132,342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,464.32, 356,327.64 and 132,342.52 is: 198,586.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,464.32 : 356,327.64 = 132,342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,464.32/356,327.64 = 132,342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,464.32x = 356,327.64 × 132,342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,464.32x = 47,157,297,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,157,297,823.25/237,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,586.88

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