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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,946.82, 328,364.01 and 130,516.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,946.82, 328,364.01 and 130,516.46 is: 180,111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,946.82 : 328,364.01 = 130,516.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,946.82/328,364.01 = 130,516.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,946.82x = 328,364.01 × 130,516.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,946.82x = 42,856,908,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,908,176.60/237,946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,111.29

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