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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,179.28, 356,804.52 and 132,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,179.28, 356,804.52 and 132,680.56 is: 198,762.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,179.28 : 356,804.52 = 132,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,179.28/356,804.52 = 132,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,179.28x = 356,804.52 × 132,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,179.28x = 47,341,023,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,341,023,524.13/238,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,762.14

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