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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,684.48, 328,002.66 and 130,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,684.48, 328,002.66 and 130,254.24 is: 179,749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,684.48 : 328,002.66 = 130,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,684.48/328,002.66 = 130,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,684.48x = 328,002.66 × 130,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,684.48x = 42,723,737,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,723,737,196.28/237,684.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,749.80

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