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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,994.14, 356,505.21 and 132,869.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,994.14, 356,505.21 and 132,869.10 is: 199,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,994.14 : 356,505.21 = 132,869.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,994.14/356,505.21 = 132,869.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,994.14x = 356,505.21 × 132,869.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,994.14x = 47,368,526,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368,526,398.01/237,994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,032.32

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