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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,691.06, 328,016.18 and 130,258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,691.06, 328,016.18 and 130,258.73 is: 179,758.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,691.06 : 328,016.18 = 130,258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,691.06/328,016.18 = 130,258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,691.06x = 328,016.18 × 130,258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,691.06x = 42,726,972,171.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,726,972,171.94/237,691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,758.43

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