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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,698.62, 328,024.56 and 130,272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,698.62, 328,024.56 and 130,272.64 is: 179,776.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,698.62 : 328,024.56 = 130,272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,698.62/328,024.56 = 130,272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,698.62x = 328,024.56 × 130,272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,698.62x = 42,732,625,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,732,625,416.04/237,698.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,776.50

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