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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,699.59, 328,018.01 and 130,267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,699.59, 328,018.01 and 130,267.67 is: 179,765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,699.59 : 328,018.01 = 130,267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,699.59/328,018.01 = 130,267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,699.59x = 328,018.01 × 130,267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,699.59x = 42,730,139,589.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,730,139,589.31/237,699.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,765.31

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