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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,992.89, 356,503.34 and 132,867.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,992.89, 356,503.34 and 132,867.85 is: 199,030.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,992.89 : 356,503.34 = 132,867.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,992.89/356,503.34 = 132,867.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,992.89x = 356,503.34 × 132,867.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,992.89x = 47,367,831,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,367,831,639.28/237,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,030.45

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