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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,872.32, 328,268.30 and 130,435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,872.32, 328,268.30 and 130,435.94 is: 180,004.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,872.32 : 328,268.30 = 130,435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,872.32/328,268.30 = 130,435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,872.32x = 328,268.30 × 130,435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,872.32x = 42,817,983,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,817,983,630.52/237,872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,004.06

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