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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,786.53, 328,141.58 and 130,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,786.53, 328,141.58 and 130,357.44 is: 179,891.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,786.53 : 328,141.58 = 130,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,786.53/328,141.58 = 130,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,786.53x = 328,141.58 × 130,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,786.53x = 42,775,695,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,775,695,674.57/237,786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,891.17

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