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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,735.32, 328,083.14 and 130,305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,735.32, 328,083.14 and 130,305.32 is: 179,825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,735.32 : 328,083.14 = 130,305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,735.32/328,083.14 = 130,305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,735.32x = 328,083.14 × 130,305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,735.32x = 42,750,978,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,750,978,459.96/237,735.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,825.95

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