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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,682.49, 328,004.42 and 130,250.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,682.49, 328,004.42 and 130,250.21 is: 179,746.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,682.49 : 328,004.42 = 130,250.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,682.49/328,004.42 = 130,250.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,682.49x = 328,004.42 × 130,250.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,682.49x = 42,722,645,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,722,645,981.36/237,682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,746.71

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