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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,471.32, 356,338.14 and 132,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,471.32, 356,338.14 and 132,349.52 is: 198,597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,471.32 : 356,338.14 = 132,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,471.32/356,338.14 = 132,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,471.32x = 356,338.14 × 132,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,471.32x = 47,161,181,786.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,161,181,786.69/237,471.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,597.38

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