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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,694.74, 328,022.37 and 130,263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,694.74, 328,022.37 and 130,263.90 is: 179,766.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,694.74 : 328,022.37 = 130,263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,694.74/328,022.37 = 130,263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,694.74x = 328,022.37 × 130,263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,694.74x = 42,729,473,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,729,473,203.44/237,694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,766.17

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