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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,891, 328,289.58 and 131,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,891, 328,289.58 and 131,907 is: 182,031.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,891 : 328,289.58 = 131,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,891/328,289.58 = 131,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,891x = 328,289.58 × 131,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,891x = 43,303,693,629.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,303,693,629.06/237,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,031.66

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