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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,943.92, 328,363.08 and 130,514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,943.92, 328,363.08 and 130,514.84 is: 180,110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,943.92 : 328,363.08 = 130,514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,943.92/328,363.08 = 130,514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,943.92x = 328,363.08 × 130,514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,943.92x = 42,856,254,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,254,848.11/237,943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,110.74

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