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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,905.21, 328,309.58 and 130,475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,905.21, 328,309.58 and 130,475.90 is: 180,056.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,905.21 : 328,309.58 = 130,475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,905.21/328,309.58 = 130,475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,905.21x = 328,309.58 × 130,475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,905.21x = 42,836,487,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,836,487,929.12/237,905.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,056.96

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