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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,732.07, 328,069.58 and 130,301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,732.07, 328,069.58 and 130,301.77 is: 179,816.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,732.07 : 328,069.58 = 130,301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,732.07/328,069.58 = 130,301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,732.07x = 328,069.58 × 130,301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,732.07x = 42,748,047,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,748,047,573.01/237,732.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,816.07

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