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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,891.63, 328,260.27 and 130,433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,891.63, 328,260.27 and 130,433.38 is: 179,981.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,891.63 : 328,260.27 = 130,433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,891.63/328,260.27 = 130,433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,891.63x = 328,260.27 × 130,433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,891.63x = 42,816,096,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,816,096,535.81/237,891.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,981.52

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