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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,942.47, 328,369.80 and 130,517.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,942.47, 328,369.80 and 130,517.03 is: 180,118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,942.47 : 328,369.80 = 130,517.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,942.47/328,369.80 = 130,517.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,942.47x = 328,369.80 × 130,517.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,942.47x = 42,857,849,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857,849,395.85/237,942.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,118.54

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