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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,683.70, 328,006.08 and 130,251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,683.70, 328,006.08 and 130,251.42 is: 179,748.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,683.70 : 328,006.08 = 130,251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,683.70/328,006.08 = 130,251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,683.70x = 328,006.08 × 130,251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,683.70x = 42,723,257,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,723,257,688.63/237,683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,748.37

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