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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,860.40, 328,247.19 and 130,432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,860.40, 328,247.19 and 130,432.26 is: 179,996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,860.40 : 328,247.19 = 130,432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,860.40/328,247.19 = 130,432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,860.40x = 328,247.19 × 130,432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,860.40x = 42,814,022,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814,022,830.35/237,860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,996.43

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