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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,907.24, 328,316.19 and 130,476.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,907.24, 328,316.19 and 130,476.33 is: 180,059.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,907.24 : 328,316.19 = 130,476.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,907.24/328,316.19 = 130,476.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,907.24x = 328,316.19 × 130,476.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,907.24x = 42,837,491,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,837,491,550.78/237,907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,059.64

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