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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,923.28, 328,335.75 and 130,494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,923.28, 328,335.75 and 130,494.06 is: 180,082.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,923.28 : 328,335.75 = 130,494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,923.28/328,335.75 = 130,494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,923.28x = 328,335.75 × 130,494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,923.28x = 42,845,865,060.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,845,865,060.65/237,923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,082.69

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