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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,703.83, 328,033.80 and 130,271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,703.83, 328,033.80 and 130,271.51 is: 179,776.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,703.83 : 328,033.80 = 130,271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,703.83/328,033.80 = 130,271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,703.83x = 328,033.80 × 130,271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,703.83x = 42,733,456,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,733,456,816.87/237,703.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,776.06

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