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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,714.40, 328,038.96 and 130,282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,714.40, 328,038.96 and 130,282.48 is: 179,786.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,714.40 : 328,038.96 = 130,282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,714.40/328,038.96 = 130,282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,714.40x = 328,038.96 × 130,282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,714.40x = 42,737,729,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737,729,245.42/237,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,786.03

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