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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,992.04, 328,412.34 and 130,559.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,992.04, 328,412.34 and 130,559.58 is: 180,163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,992.04 : 328,412.34 = 130,559.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,992.04/328,412.34 = 130,559.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,992.04x = 328,412.34 × 130,559.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,992.04x = 42,877,377,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,877,377,177.22/237,992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,163.07

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