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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,835.56, 328,217.52 and 130,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,835.56, 328,217.52 and 130,399.14 is: 179,953.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,835.56 : 328,217.52 = 130,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,835.56/328,217.52 = 130,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,835.56x = 328,217.52 × 130,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,835.56x = 42,799,282,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,799,282,340.93/237,835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,953.25

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