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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,958.97, 328,381.09 and 130,529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,958.97, 328,381.09 and 130,529.27 is: 180,129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,958.97 : 328,381.09 = 130,529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,958.97/328,381.09 = 130,529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,958.97x = 328,381.09 × 130,529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,958.97x = 42,863,344,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,863,344,454.13/237,958.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,129.14

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