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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,928.24, 328,350.42 and 130,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,928.24, 328,350.42 and 130,502.20 is: 180,098.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,928.24 : 328,350.42 = 130,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,928.24/328,350.42 = 130,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,928.24x = 328,350.42 × 130,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,928.24x = 42,850,452,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,850,452,180.92/237,928.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,098.22

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