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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,885.38, 328,251.65 and 130,427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,885.38, 328,251.65 and 130,427.13 is: 179,972.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,885.38 : 328,251.65 = 130,427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,885.38/328,251.65 = 130,427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,885.38x = 328,251.65 × 130,427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,885.38x = 42,812,919,975.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,812,919,975.13/237,885.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,972.90

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