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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,685.43, 328,008.48 and 130,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,685.43, 328,008.48 and 130,253.16 is: 179,750.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,685.43 : 328,008.48 = 130,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,685.43/328,008.48 = 130,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,685.43x = 328,008.48 × 130,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,685.43x = 42,724,138,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,724,138,735.49/237,685.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,750.77

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