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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,716.46, 328,045.95 and 128,818.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,716.46, 328,045.95 and 128,818.62 is: 177,768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,716.46 : 328,045.95 = 128,818.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,716.46/328,045.95 = 128,818.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,716.46x = 328,045.95 × 128,818.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,716.46x = 42,258,426,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,258,426,575.59/237,716.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,768.20

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