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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,946.84, 328,375.83 and 130,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,946.84, 328,375.83 and 130,521.40 is: 180,124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,946.84 : 328,375.83 = 130,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,946.84/328,375.83 = 130,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,946.84x = 328,375.83 × 130,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,946.84x = 42,860,073,057.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,860,073,057.76/237,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,124.57

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