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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,995.04, 328,435.65 and 130,562.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,995.04, 328,435.65 and 130,562.31 is: 180,177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,995.04 : 328,435.65 = 130,562.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,995.04/328,435.65 = 130,562.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,995.04x = 328,435.65 × 130,562.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,995.04x = 42,881,317,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,881,317,150.35/237,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,177.36

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