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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,940.17, 328,357.91 and 130,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,940.17, 328,357.91 and 130,511.08 is: 180,105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,940.17 : 328,357.91 = 130,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,940.17/328,357.91 = 130,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,940.17x = 328,357.91 × 130,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,940.17x = 42,854,345,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,854,345,628.98/237,940.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,105.55

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