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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,938.34, 328,364.10 and 130,512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,938.34, 328,364.10 and 130,512.90 is: 180,112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,938.34 : 328,364.10 = 130,512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,938.34/328,364.10 = 130,512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,938.34x = 328,364.10 × 130,512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,938.34x = 42,855,750,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855,750,946.89/237,938.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,112.84

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