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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,792.21, 328,146.14 and 130,358.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,792.21, 328,146.14 and 130,358.57 is: 179,890.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,792.21 : 328,146.14 = 130,358.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,792.21/328,146.14 = 130,358.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,792.21x = 328,146.14 × 130,358.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,792.21x = 42,776,659,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,776,659,513.32/237,792.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,890.92

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