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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,860.50, 328,257.45 and 130,434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,860.50, 328,257.45 and 130,434.67 is: 180,005.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,860.50 : 328,257.45 = 130,434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,860.50/328,257.45 = 130,434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,860.50x = 328,257.45 × 130,434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,860.50x = 42,816,152,165.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,816,152,165.79/237,860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,005.31

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