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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,884.72, 328,290.38 and 130,458.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,884.72, 328,290.38 and 130,458.61 is: 180,038.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,884.72 : 328,290.38 = 130,458.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,884.72/328,290.38 = 130,458.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,884.72x = 328,290.38 × 130,458.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,884.72x = 42,828,306,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,828,306,651.17/237,884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,038.07

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