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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,929.01, 328,363.10 and 130,519.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,929.01, 328,363.10 and 130,519.97 is: 180,129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,929.01 : 328,363.10 = 130,519.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,929.01/328,363.10 = 130,519.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,929.01x = 328,363.10 × 130,519.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,929.01x = 42,857,941,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857,941,387.50/237,929.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,129.12

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