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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,720.20, 332,186.20 and 237,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,720.20, 332,186.20 and 237,720.20 is: 332,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,720.20 : 332,186.20 = 237,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,720.20/332,186.20 = 237,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,720.20x = 332,186.20 × 237,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,720.20x = 78,967,369,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,967,369,901.24/237,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,186.20

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