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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,923.93, 328,347.05 and 130,503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,923.93, 328,347.05 and 130,503.96 is: 180,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,923.93 : 328,347.05 = 130,503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,923.93/328,347.05 = 130,503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,923.93x = 328,347.05 × 130,503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,923.93x = 42,850,587,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,850,587,985.06/237,923.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,102.06

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