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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,703.14, 328,037.94 and 130,279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,703.14, 328,037.94 and 130,279.77 is: 179,790.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,703.14 : 328,037.94 = 130,279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,703.14/328,037.94 = 130,279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,703.14x = 328,037.94 × 130,279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,703.14x = 42,736,707,374.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,736,707,374.47/237,703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,790.25

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