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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,495.78, 356,254.74 and 132,235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,495.78, 356,254.74 and 132,235.47 is: 198,359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,495.78 : 356,254.74 = 132,235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,495.78/356,254.74 = 132,235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,495.78x = 356,254.74 × 132,235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,495.78x = 47,109,512,983.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,109,512,983.63/237,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,359.37

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