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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,715.20, 332,179.20 and 237,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,715.20, 332,179.20 and 237,715.20 is: 332,179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,715.20 : 332,179.20 = 237,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,715.20/332,179.20 = 237,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,715.20x = 332,179.20 × 237,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,715.20x = 78,964,044,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,964,044,963.84/237,715.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,179.20

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