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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,184.52, 356,812.40 and 132,685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,184.52, 356,812.40 and 132,685.80 is: 198,770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,184.52 : 356,812.40 = 132,685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,184.52/356,812.40 = 132,685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,184.52x = 356,812.40 × 132,685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,184.52x = 47,343,938,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,343,938,743.92/238,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,770.01

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