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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,907.48, 328,316.52 and 130,476.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,907.48, 328,316.52 and 130,476.58 is: 180,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,907.48 : 328,316.52 = 130,476.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,907.48/328,316.52 = 130,476.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,907.48x = 328,316.52 × 130,476.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,907.48x = 42,837,616,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,837,616,687.10/237,907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,059.98

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