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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,633.09, 355,990.31 and 132,132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,633.09, 355,990.31 and 132,132.21 is: 197,942.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,633.09 : 355,990.31 = 132,132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,633.09/355,990.31 = 132,132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,633.09x = 355,990.31 × 132,132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,633.09x = 47,037,785,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037,785,738.22/237,633.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,942.91

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