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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,926.34, 328,347.54 and 130,500.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,926.34, 328,347.54 and 130,500.90 is: 180,096.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,926.34 : 328,347.54 = 130,500.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,926.34/328,347.54 = 130,500.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,926.34x = 328,347.54 × 130,500.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,926.34x = 42,849,649,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,849,649,482.79/237,926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,096.28

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