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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,951.84, 328,382.73 and 130,526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,951.84, 328,382.73 and 130,526.40 is: 180,131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,951.84 : 328,382.73 = 130,526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,951.84/328,382.73 = 130,526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,951.84x = 328,382.73 × 130,526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,951.84x = 42,862,615,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,862,615,569.07/237,951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,131.47

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