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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,954.34, 328,386.18 and 130,528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,954.34, 328,386.18 and 130,528.90 is: 180,134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,954.34 : 328,386.18 = 130,528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,954.34/328,386.18 = 130,528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,954.34x = 328,386.18 × 130,528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,954.34x = 42,863,886,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,863,886,850.60/237,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,134.92

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