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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,991.50, 328,432.60 and 130,567.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,991.50, 328,432.60 and 130,567.02 is: 180,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,991.50 : 328,432.60 = 130,567.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,991.50/328,432.60 = 130,567.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,991.50x = 328,432.60 × 130,567.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,991.50x = 42,882,465,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,882,465,852.85/237,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,184.86

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