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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,736.47, 328,075.65 and 130,306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,736.47, 328,075.65 and 130,306.17 is: 179,822.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,736.47 : 328,075.65 = 130,306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,736.47/328,075.65 = 130,306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,736.47x = 328,075.65 × 130,306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,736.47x = 42,750,282,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,750,282,652.04/237,736.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,822.14

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