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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,926.84, 328,348.23 and 130,501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,926.84, 328,348.23 and 130,501.40 is: 180,096.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,926.84 : 328,348.23 = 130,501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,926.84/328,348.23 = 130,501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,926.84x = 328,348.23 × 130,501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,926.84x = 42,849,903,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,849,903,702.52/237,926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,096.97

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