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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,924.28, 328,337.13 and 130,495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,924.28, 328,337.13 and 130,495.06 is: 180,084.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,924.28 : 328,337.13 = 130,495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,924.28/328,337.13 = 130,495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,924.28x = 328,337.13 × 130,495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,924.28x = 42,846,373,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846,373,479.58/237,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,084.07

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