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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,787.53, 328,142.95 and 130,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,787.53, 328,142.95 and 130,358.44 is: 179,892.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,787.53 : 328,142.95 = 130,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,787.53/328,142.95 = 130,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,787.53x = 328,142.95 × 130,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,787.53x = 42,776,203,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,776,203,059.00/237,787.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,892.54

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