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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,468.25, 357,754.93 and 132,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,468.25, 357,754.93 and 132,007.50 is: 198,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,468.25 : 357,754.93 = 132,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,468.25/357,754.93 = 132,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,468.25x = 357,754.93 × 132,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,468.25x = 47,226,333,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,226,333,591.96/238,468.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,040.34

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