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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,873.06, 328,269.30 and 130,436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,873.06, 328,269.30 and 130,436.64 is: 180,005.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,873.06 : 328,269.30 = 130,436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,873.06/328,269.30 = 130,436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,873.06x = 328,269.30 × 130,436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,873.06x = 42,818,344,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,818,344,507.15/237,873.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,005.02

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