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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,749.47, 328,094.34 and 130,320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,749.47, 328,094.34 and 130,320.23 is: 179,841.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,749.47 : 328,094.34 = 130,320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,749.47/328,094.34 = 130,320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,749.47x = 328,094.34 × 130,320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,749.47x = 42,757,330,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,757,330,996.53/237,749.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,841.96

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