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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,681.70, 328,003.32 and 130,249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,681.70, 328,003.32 and 130,249.42 is: 179,745.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,681.70 : 328,003.32 = 130,249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,681.70/328,003.32 = 130,249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,681.70x = 328,003.32 × 130,249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,681.70x = 42,722,242,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,722,242,188.07/237,681.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,745.61

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