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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,712.73, 328,051.87 and 130,282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,712.73, 328,051.87 and 130,282.73 is: 179,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,712.73 : 328,051.87 = 130,282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,712.73/328,051.87 = 130,282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,712.73x = 328,051.87 × 130,282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,712.73x = 42,739,493,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,739,493,202.27/237,712.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,794.72

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