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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,940.97, 328,367.72 and 130,515.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,940.97, 328,367.72 and 130,515.53 is: 180,116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,940.97 : 328,367.72 = 130,515.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,940.97/328,367.72 = 130,515.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,940.97x = 328,367.72 × 130,515.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,940.97x = 42,857,085,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857,085,695.14/237,940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,116.47

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