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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,683.75, 328,006.15 and 130,251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,683.75, 328,006.15 and 130,251.47 is: 179,748.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,683.75 : 328,006.15 = 130,251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,683.75/328,006.15 = 130,251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,683.75x = 328,006.15 × 130,251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,683.75x = 42,723,283,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,723,283,206.54/237,683.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,748.44

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