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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,883.16, 328,283.27 and 130,446.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,883.16, 328,283.27 and 130,446.78 is: 180,019.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,883.16 : 328,283.27 = 130,446.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,883.16/328,283.27 = 130,446.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,883.16x = 328,283.27 × 130,446.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,883.16x = 42,823,494,847.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,823,494,847.14/237,883.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,019.03

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