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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,950.94, 328,372.74 and 130,521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,950.94, 328,372.74 and 130,521.84 is: 180,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,950.94 : 328,372.74 = 130,521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,950.94/328,372.74 = 130,521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,950.94x = 328,372.74 × 130,521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,950.94x = 42,859,814,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,859,814,230.64/237,950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,120.38

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