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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,514.40, 356,530.80 and 132,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,514.40, 356,530.80 and 132,538.40 is: 198,952.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,514.40 : 356,530.80 = 132,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,514.40/356,530.80 = 132,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,514.40x = 356,530.80 × 132,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,514.40x = 47,254,021,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254,021,782.72/237,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,952.24

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