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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,764.64, 328,113.04 and 130,334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,764.64, 328,113.04 and 130,334.32 is: 179,860.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,764.64 : 328,113.04 = 130,334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,764.64/328,113.04 = 130,334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,764.64x = 328,113.04 × 130,334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,764.64x = 42,764,389,951.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,764,389,951.53/237,764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,860.18

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