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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,813.61, 328,175.68 and 130,379.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,813.61, 328,175.68 and 130,379.97 is: 179,920.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,813.61 : 328,175.68 = 130,379.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,813.61/328,175.68 = 130,379.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,813.61x = 328,175.68 × 130,379.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,813.61x = 42,787,535,313.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,787,535,313.13/237,813.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,920.47

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