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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,736.08, 328,083.92 and 130,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,736.08, 328,083.92 and 130,306.08 is: 179,826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,736.08 : 328,083.92 = 130,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,736.08/328,083.92 = 130,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,736.08x = 328,083.92 × 130,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,736.08x = 42,751,330,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,751,330,593.67/237,736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,826.85

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