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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,886.03, 328,283.18 and 130,456.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,886.03, 328,283.18 and 130,456.86 is: 180,030.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,886.03 : 328,283.18 = 130,456.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,886.03/328,283.18 = 130,456.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,886.03x = 328,283.18 × 130,456.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,886.03x = 42,826,792,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,826,792,853.61/237,886.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,030.72

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