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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,697.12, 328,022.49 and 130,271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,697.12, 328,022.49 and 130,271.14 is: 179,774.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,697.12 : 328,022.49 = 130,271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,697.12/328,022.49 = 130,271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,697.12x = 328,022.49 × 130,271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,697.12x = 42,731,863,717.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,731,863,717.94/237,697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,774.43

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