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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,996.64, 356,508.96 and 132,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,996.64, 356,508.96 and 132,871.60 is: 199,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,996.64 : 356,508.96 = 132,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,996.64/356,508.96 = 132,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,996.64x = 356,508.96 × 132,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,996.64x = 47,369,915,929.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369,915,929.54/237,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,036.07

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