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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,861.40, 328,248.57 and 130,433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,861.40, 328,248.57 and 130,433.26 is: 179,997.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,861.40 : 328,248.57 = 130,433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,861.40/328,248.57 = 130,433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,861.40x = 328,248.57 × 130,433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,861.40x = 42,814,531,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814,531,075.44/237,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,997.81

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