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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,939.84, 328,366.17 and 130,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,939.84, 328,366.17 and 130,514.40 is: 180,114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,939.84 : 328,366.17 = 130,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,939.84/328,366.17 = 130,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,939.84x = 328,366.17 × 130,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,939.84x = 42,856,513,657.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,513,657.85/237,939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,114.91

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