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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,922.80, 328,345.49 and 130,502.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,922.80, 328,345.49 and 130,502.83 is: 180,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,922.80 : 328,345.49 = 130,502.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,922.80/328,345.49 = 130,502.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,922.80x = 328,345.49 × 130,502.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,922.80x = 42,850,015,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,850,015,168.13/237,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,100.50

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