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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,987.60, 328,420.08 and 130,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,987.60, 328,420.08 and 130,558.44 is: 180,169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,987.60 : 328,420.08 = 130,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,987.60/328,420.08 = 130,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,987.60x = 328,420.08 × 130,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,987.60x = 42,878,013,309.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,878,013,309.48/237,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,169.11

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