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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,887.28, 328,284.90 and 130,458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,887.28, 328,284.90 and 130,458.06 is: 180,032.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,887.28 : 328,284.90 = 130,458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,887.28/328,284.90 = 130,458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,887.28x = 328,284.90 × 130,458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,887.28x = 42,827,411,181.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,827,411,181.29/237,887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,032.37

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