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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,936.84, 328,362.03 and 130,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,936.84, 328,362.03 and 130,511.40 is: 180,110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,936.84 : 328,362.03 = 130,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,936.84/328,362.03 = 130,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,936.84x = 328,362.03 × 130,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,936.84x = 42,854,988,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,854,988,242.14/237,936.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,110.77

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