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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,897.67, 328,303.26 and 130,461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,897.67, 328,303.26 and 130,461.28 is: 180,039.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,897.67 : 328,303.26 = 130,461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,897.67/328,303.26 = 130,461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,897.67x = 328,303.26 × 130,461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,897.67x = 42,830,863,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,830,863,527.77/237,897.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,039.02

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