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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,780.72, 328,139.73 and 130,352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,780.72, 328,139.73 and 130,352.94 is: 179,888.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,780.72 : 328,139.73 = 130,352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,780.72/328,139.73 = 130,352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,780.72x = 328,139.73 × 130,352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,780.72x = 42,773,978,536.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,773,978,536.31/237,780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,888.34

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