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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,906.48, 328,315.14 and 130,475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,906.48, 328,315.14 and 130,475.58 is: 180,058.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,906.48 : 328,315.14 = 130,475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,906.48/328,315.14 = 130,475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,906.48x = 328,315.14 × 130,475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,906.48x = 42,837,108,314.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,837,108,314.28/237,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,058.60

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