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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,756.59, 328,102.53 and 130,331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,756.59, 328,102.53 and 130,331.15 is: 179,856.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,756.59 : 328,102.53 = 130,331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,756.59/328,102.53 = 130,331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,756.59x = 328,102.53 × 130,331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,756.59x = 42,761,978,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,761,978,412.30/237,756.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,856.13

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