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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,944.34, 328,372.38 and 130,518.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,944.34, 328,372.38 and 130,518.90 is: 180,121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,944.34 : 328,372.38 = 130,518.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,944.34/328,372.38 = 130,518.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,944.34x = 328,372.38 × 130,518.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,944.34x = 42,858,801,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,858,801,827.98/237,944.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,121.12

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