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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,748.39, 328,087.59 and 130,316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,748.39, 328,087.59 and 130,316.11 is: 179,833.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,748.39 : 328,087.59 = 130,316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,748.39/328,087.59 = 130,316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,748.39x = 328,087.59 × 130,316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,748.39x = 42,755,098,468.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,755,098,468.07/237,748.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,833.39

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