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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,688.49, 328,012.74 and 130,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,688.49, 328,012.74 and 130,256.24 is: 179,755.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,688.49 : 328,012.74 = 130,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,688.49/328,012.74 = 130,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,688.49x = 328,012.74 × 130,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,688.49x = 42,725,704,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,725,704,544.43/237,688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,755.04

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