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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,703.21, 328,029.04 and 130,277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,703.21, 328,029.04 and 130,277.77 is: 179,782.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,703.21 : 328,029.04 = 130,277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,703.21/328,029.04 = 130,277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,703.21x = 328,029.04 × 130,277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,703.21x = 42,734,891,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,734,891,169.22/237,703.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,782.56

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