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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,996.39, 356,508.59 and 132,871.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,996.39, 356,508.59 and 132,871.35 is: 199,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,996.39 : 356,508.59 = 132,871.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,996.39/356,508.59 = 132,871.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,996.39x = 356,508.59 × 132,871.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,996.39x = 47,369,776,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369,776,975.54/237,996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,035.70

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