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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,995.18, 328,441.91 and 130,568.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,995.18, 328,441.91 and 130,568.39 is: 180,189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,995.18 : 328,441.91 = 130,568.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,995.18/328,441.91 = 130,568.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,995.18x = 328,441.91 × 130,568.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,995.18x = 42,884,130,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,884,130,333.83/237,995.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,189.07

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