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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,883.34, 328,288.48 and 130,457.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,883.34, 328,288.48 and 130,457.23 is: 180,036.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,883.34 : 328,288.48 = 130,457.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,883.34/328,288.48 = 130,457.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,883.34x = 328,288.48 × 130,457.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,883.34x = 42,827,604,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,827,604,594.85/237,883.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,036.16

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