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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,924.93, 328,348.43 and 130,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,924.93, 328,348.43 and 130,504.96 is: 180,103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,924.93 : 328,348.43 = 130,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,924.93/328,348.43 = 130,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,924.93x = 328,348.43 × 130,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,924.93x = 42,851,098,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,851,098,723.21/237,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,103.44

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