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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,731.37, 328,067.34 and 130,301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,731.37, 328,067.34 and 130,301.16 is: 179,814.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,731.37 : 328,067.34 = 130,301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,731.37/328,067.34 = 130,301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,731.37x = 328,067.34 × 130,301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,731.37x = 42,747,554,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,747,554,960.11/237,731.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,814.53

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