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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,837.06, 328,219.59 and 130,400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,837.06, 328,219.59 and 130,400.64 is: 179,955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,837.06 : 328,219.59 = 130,400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,837.06/328,219.59 = 130,400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,837.06x = 328,219.59 × 130,400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,837.06x = 42,800,044,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,800,044,596.54/237,837.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,955.32

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