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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,700.12, 328,026.63 and 130,274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,700.12, 328,026.63 and 130,274.14 is: 179,778.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,700.12 : 328,026.63 = 130,274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,700.12/328,026.63 = 130,274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,700.12x = 328,026.63 × 130,274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,700.12x = 42,733,387,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,733,387,120.35/237,700.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,778.57

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