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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,683.23, 328,002.86 and 130,255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,683.23, 328,002.86 and 130,255.74 is: 179,752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,683.23 : 328,002.86 = 130,255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,683.23/328,002.86 = 130,255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,683.23x = 328,002.86 × 130,255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,683.23x = 42,724,254,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,724,254,600.14/237,683.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,752.92

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