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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,892.86, 328,301.63 and 130,466.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,892.86, 328,301.63 and 130,466.81 is: 180,049.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,892.86 : 328,301.63 = 130,466.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,892.86/328,301.63 = 130,466.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,892.86x = 328,301.63 × 130,466.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,892.86x = 42,832,464,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,832,464,090.06/237,892.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,049.39

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