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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,908.48, 328,317.90 and 130,477.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,908.48, 328,317.90 and 130,477.58 is: 180,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,908.48 : 328,317.90 = 130,477.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,908.48/328,317.90 = 130,477.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,908.48x = 328,317.90 × 130,477.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,908.48x = 42,838,125,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,838,125,062.68/237,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,061.36

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