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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,743.39, 328,094.01 and 130,313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,743.39, 328,094.01 and 130,313.41 is: 179,836.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,743.39 : 328,094.01 = 130,313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,743.39/328,094.01 = 130,313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,743.39x = 328,094.01 × 130,313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,743.39x = 42,755,048,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,755,048,423.44/237,743.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,836.96

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