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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,946.32, 328,363.32 and 130,515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,946.32, 328,363.32 and 130,515.96 is: 180,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,946.32 : 328,363.32 = 130,515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,946.32/328,363.32 = 130,515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,946.32x = 328,363.32 × 130,515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,946.32x = 42,856,653,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,653,938.59/237,946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,110.60

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