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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,748.89, 328,088.28 and 130,316.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,748.89, 328,088.28 and 130,316.61 is: 179,834.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,748.89 : 328,088.28 = 130,316.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,748.89/328,088.28 = 130,316.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,748.89x = 328,088.28 × 130,316.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,748.89x = 42,755,352,430.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,755,352,430.33/237,748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,834.08

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