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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,196.84, 356,770.38 and 132,754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,196.84, 356,770.38 and 132,754.28 is: 198,838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,196.84 : 356,770.38 = 132,754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,196.84/356,770.38 = 132,754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,196.84x = 356,770.38 × 132,754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,196.84x = 47,362,794,922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362,794,922.23/238,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,838.89

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