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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,947.41, 328,361.79 and 130,516.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,947.41, 328,361.79 and 130,516.48 is: 180,109.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,947.41 : 328,361.79 = 130,516.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,947.41/328,361.79 = 130,516.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,947.41x = 328,361.79 × 130,516.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,947.41x = 42,856,624,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,624,997.30/237,947.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,109.65

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