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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,719.89, 328,056.02 and 130,287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,719.89, 328,056.02 and 130,287.61 is: 179,798.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,719.89 : 328,056.02 = 130,287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,719.89/328,056.02 = 130,287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,719.89x = 328,056.02 × 130,287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,719.89x = 42,741,634,791.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,741,634,791.91/237,719.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,798.31

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