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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,747.39, 328,086.21 and 130,315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,747.39, 328,086.21 and 130,315.11 is: 179,832.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,747.39 : 328,086.21 = 130,315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,747.39/328,086.21 = 130,315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,747.39x = 328,086.21 × 130,315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,747.39x = 42,754,590,545.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,754,590,545.63/237,747.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,832.01

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