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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,787.26, 328,167.12 and 130,377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,787.26, 328,167.12 and 130,377.78 is: 179,932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,787.26 : 328,167.12 = 130,377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,787.26/328,167.12 = 130,377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,787.26x = 328,167.12 × 130,377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,787.26x = 42,785,700,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,785,700,574.59/237,787.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,932.69

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