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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,726.28, 356,127.18 and 132,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,726.28, 356,127.18 and 132,225.40 is: 198,081.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,726.28 : 356,127.18 = 132,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,726.28/356,127.18 = 132,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,726.28x = 356,127.18 × 132,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,726.28x = 47,089,058,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,089,058,826.37/237,726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,081.00

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