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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,785.22, 328,141.53 and 130,353.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,785.22, 328,141.53 and 130,353.30 is: 179,886.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,785.22 : 328,141.53 = 130,353.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,785.22/328,141.53 = 130,353.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,785.22x = 328,141.53 × 130,353.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,785.22x = 42,774,331,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,774,331,302.55/237,785.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,886.42

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