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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,942.91, 328,361.70 and 130,513.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,942.91, 328,361.70 and 130,513.84 is: 180,109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,942.91 : 328,361.70 = 130,513.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,942.91/328,361.70 = 130,513.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,942.91x = 328,361.70 × 130,513.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,942.91x = 42,855,746,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855,746,375.93/237,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,109.36

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