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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,945.22, 328,373.59 and 130,519.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,945.22, 328,373.59 and 130,519.78 is: 180,122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,945.22 : 328,373.59 = 130,519.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,945.22/328,373.59 = 130,519.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,945.22x = 328,373.59 × 130,519.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,945.22x = 42,859,247,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,859,247,082.74/237,945.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,122.33

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