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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,716.12, 328,033.37 and 130,278.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,716.12, 328,033.37 and 130,278.53 is: 179,776.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,716.12 : 328,033.37 = 130,278.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,716.12/328,033.37 = 130,278.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,716.12x = 328,033.37 × 130,278.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,716.12x = 42,735,704,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735,704,168.73/237,716.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,776.22

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