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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,924.18, 328,347.39 and 130,504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,924.18, 328,347.39 and 130,504.20 is: 180,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,924.18 : 328,347.39 = 130,504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,924.18/328,347.39 = 130,504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,924.18x = 328,347.39 × 130,504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,924.18x = 42,850,714,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,850,714,274.91/237,924.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,102.40

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