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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,944.98, 328,363.77 and 130,515.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,944.98, 328,363.77 and 130,515.49 is: 180,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,944.98 : 328,363.77 = 130,515.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,944.98/328,363.77 = 130,515.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,944.98x = 328,363.77 × 130,515.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,944.98x = 42,856,558,339.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,558,339.80/237,944.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,111.21

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