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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,786.22, 328,147.32 and 130,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,786.22, 328,147.32 and 130,358.44 is: 179,895.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,786.22 : 328,147.32 = 130,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,786.22/328,147.32 = 130,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,786.22x = 328,147.32 × 130,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,786.22x = 42,776,772,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,776,772,725.38/237,786.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,895.93

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