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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,683.24, 328,005.46 and 130,250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,683.24, 328,005.46 and 130,250.97 is: 179,747.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,683.24 : 328,005.46 = 130,250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,683.24/328,005.46 = 130,250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,683.24x = 328,005.46 × 130,250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,683.24x = 42,723,029,330.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,723,029,330.30/237,683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,747.76

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