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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,924.27, 328,337.12 and 130,495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,924.27, 328,337.12 and 130,495.06 is: 180,084.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,924.27 : 328,337.12 = 130,495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,924.27/328,337.12 = 130,495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,924.27x = 328,337.12 × 130,495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,924.27x = 42,846,372,174.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846,372,174.63/237,924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,084.08

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