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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,040.85, 355,551.80 and 130,635.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,040.85, 355,551.80 and 130,635.74 is: 195,948.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,040.85 : 355,551.80 = 130,635.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,040.85/355,551.80 = 130,635.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,040.85x = 355,551.80 × 130,635.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,040.85x = 46,447,772,737.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,447,772,737.03/237,040.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,948.39

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