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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,713.64, 328,047.39 and 130,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,713.64, 328,047.39 and 130,281.36 is: 179,789.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,713.64 : 328,047.39 = 130,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,713.64/328,047.39 = 130,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,713.64x = 328,047.39 × 130,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,713.64x = 42,738,460,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,738,460,113.65/237,713.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,789.68

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