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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,753.59, 328,098.40 and 130,328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,753.59, 328,098.40 and 130,328.15 is: 179,851.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,753.59 : 328,098.40 = 130,328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,753.59/328,098.40 = 130,328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,753.59x = 328,098.40 × 130,328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,753.59x = 42,760,455,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,760,455,523.65/237,753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,851.99

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