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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,468.51, 356,333.99 and 132,346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,468.51, 356,333.99 and 132,346.71 is: 198,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,468.51 : 356,333.99 = 132,346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,468.51/356,333.99 = 132,346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,468.51x = 356,333.99 × 132,346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,468.51x = 47,159,630,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,159,630,575.94/237,468.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,593.20

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