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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,861.50, 328,258.83 and 130,435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,861.50, 328,258.83 and 130,435.67 is: 180,006.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,861.50 : 328,258.83 = 130,435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,861.50/328,258.83 = 130,435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,861.50x = 328,258.83 × 130,435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,861.50x = 42,816,660,424.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,816,660,424.47/237,861.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,006.69

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