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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,916.76, 328,326.75 and 130,487.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,916.76, 328,326.75 and 130,487.56 is: 180,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,916.76 : 328,326.75 = 130,487.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,916.76/328,326.75 = 130,487.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,916.76x = 328,326.75 × 130,487.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,916.76x = 42,842,556,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,842,556,490.23/237,916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,073.72

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