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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,464.62, 357,749.48 and 132,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,464.62, 357,749.48 and 132,003.86 is: 198,034.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,464.62 : 357,749.48 = 132,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,464.62/357,749.48 = 132,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,464.62x = 357,749.48 × 132,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,464.62x = 47,224,312,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,224,312,272.99/238,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,034.88

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