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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,703.12, 328,030.78 and 130,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,703.12, 328,030.78 and 130,277.14 is: 179,782.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,703.12 : 328,030.78 = 130,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,703.12/328,030.78 = 130,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,703.12x = 328,030.78 × 130,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,703.12x = 42,734,911,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,734,911,850.37/237,703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,782.71

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