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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,844.71, 328,223.16 and 130,414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,844.71, 328,223.16 and 130,414.41 is: 179,970.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,844.71 : 328,223.16 = 130,414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,844.71/328,223.16 = 130,414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,844.71x = 328,223.16 × 130,414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,844.71x = 42,805,029,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,805,029,759.74/237,844.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,970.49

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