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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,767.85, 328,116.96 and 130,337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,767.85, 328,116.96 and 130,337.55 is: 179,864.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,767.85 : 328,116.96 = 130,337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,767.85/328,116.96 = 130,337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,767.85x = 328,116.96 × 130,337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,767.85x = 42,765,960,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,765,960,679.85/237,767.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,864.35

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