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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,833.56, 328,214.76 and 130,397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,833.56, 328,214.76 and 130,397.14 is: 179,950.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,833.56 : 328,214.76 = 130,397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,833.56/328,214.76 = 130,397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,833.56x = 328,214.76 × 130,397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,833.56x = 42,798,266,009.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,798,266,009.79/237,833.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,950.49

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