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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,861.50, 328,258.84 and 130,435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,861.50, 328,258.84 and 130,435.68 is: 180,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,861.50 : 328,258.84 = 130,435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,861.50/328,258.84 = 130,435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,861.50x = 328,258.84 × 130,435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,861.50x = 42,816,665,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,816,665,011.41/237,861.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,006.71

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