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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,718.14, 328,050.99 and 130,291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,718.14, 328,050.99 and 130,291.62 is: 179,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,718.14 : 328,050.99 = 130,291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,718.14/328,050.99 = 130,291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,718.14x = 328,050.99 × 130,291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,718.14x = 42,742,294,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,742,294,929.70/237,718.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,802.41

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