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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,758.92, 328,111.38 and 130,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,758.92, 328,111.38 and 130,322.08 is: 179,846.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,758.92 : 328,111.38 = 130,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,758.92/328,111.38 = 130,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,758.92x = 328,111.38 × 130,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,758.92x = 42,760,157,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,760,157,513.27/237,758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,846.70

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