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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,911.48, 328,322.04 and 130,480.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,911.48, 328,322.04 and 130,480.58 is: 180,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,911.48 : 328,322.04 = 130,480.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,911.48/328,322.04 = 130,480.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,911.48x = 328,322.04 × 130,480.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,911.48x = 42,839,650,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,839,650,205.98/237,911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,065.50

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