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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,882.22, 328,286.93 and 130,456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,882.22, 328,286.93 and 130,456.10 is: 180,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,882.22 : 328,286.93 = 130,456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,882.22/328,286.93 = 130,456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,882.22x = 328,286.93 × 130,456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,882.22x = 42,827,032,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,827,032,737.21/237,882.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,034.61

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