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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,873.32, 328,269.68 and 130,436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,873.32, 328,269.68 and 130,436.94 is: 180,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,873.32 : 328,269.68 = 130,436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,873.32/328,269.68 = 130,436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,873.32x = 328,269.68 × 130,436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,873.32x = 42,818,492,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,818,492,553.98/237,873.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,005.44

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