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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,684.35, 328,004.41 and 130,256.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,684.35, 328,004.41 and 130,256.87 is: 179,754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,684.35 : 328,004.41 = 130,256.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,684.35/328,004.41 = 130,256.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,684.35x = 328,004.41 × 130,256.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,684.35x = 42,724,825,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,724,825,827.13/237,684.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,754.47

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