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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,716.62, 328,034.06 and 130,279.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,716.62, 328,034.06 and 130,279.03 is: 179,776.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,716.62 : 328,034.06 = 130,279.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,716.62/328,034.06 = 130,279.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,716.62x = 328,034.06 × 130,279.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,716.62x = 42,735,957,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735,957,503.59/237,716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,776.91

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