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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,948.94, 328,369.98 and 130,519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,948.94, 328,369.98 and 130,519.84 is: 180,117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,948.94 : 328,369.98 = 130,519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,948.94/328,369.98 = 130,519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,948.94x = 328,369.98 × 130,519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,948.94x = 42,858,797,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,858,797,250.40/237,948.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,117.62

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