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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,923.56, 328,343.72 and 130,498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,923.56, 328,343.72 and 130,498.12 is: 180,092.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,923.56 : 328,343.72 = 130,498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,923.56/328,343.72 = 130,498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,923.56x = 328,343.72 × 130,498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,923.56x = 42,848,238,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,848,238,173.81/237,923.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,092.46

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