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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,879.41, 328,278.09 and 130,443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,879.41, 328,278.09 and 130,443.03 is: 180,013.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,879.41 : 328,278.09 = 130,443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,879.41/328,278.09 = 130,443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,879.41x = 328,278.09 × 130,443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,879.41x = 42,821,588,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,821,588,742.21/237,879.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,013.86

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