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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,529.80, 356,305.74 and 132,269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,529.80, 356,305.74 and 132,269.76 is: 198,410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,529.80 : 356,305.74 = 132,269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,529.80/356,305.74 = 132,269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,529.80x = 356,305.74 × 132,269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,529.80x = 47,128,474,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,128,474,716.42/237,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,410.79

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