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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,811.61, 328,172.92 and 130,377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,811.61, 328,172.92 and 130,377.97 is: 179,917.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,811.61 : 328,172.92 = 130,377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,811.61/328,172.92 = 130,377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,811.61x = 328,172.92 × 130,377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,811.61x = 42,786,519,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,786,519,202.84/237,811.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,917.70

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