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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,704.83, 328,035.18 and 130,272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,704.83, 328,035.18 and 130,272.51 is: 179,777.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,704.83 : 328,035.18 = 130,272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,704.83/328,035.18 = 130,272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,704.83x = 328,035.18 × 130,272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,704.83x = 42,733,966,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,733,966,266.90/237,704.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,777.44

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