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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,997.14, 356,509.71 and 132,872.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,997.14, 356,509.71 and 132,872.10 is: 199,036.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,997.14 : 356,509.71 = 132,872.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,997.14/356,509.71 = 132,872.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,997.14x = 356,509.71 × 132,872.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,997.14x = 47,370,193,838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,370,193,838.09/237,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,036.82

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