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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,885.28, 328,282.14 and 130,456.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,885.28, 328,282.14 and 130,456.06 is: 180,029.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,885.28 : 328,282.14 = 130,456.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,885.28/328,282.14 = 130,456.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,885.28x = 328,282.14 × 130,456.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,885.28x = 42,826,394,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,826,394,552.77/237,885.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,029.61

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