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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,795.20, 328,150.28 and 130,361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,795.20, 328,150.28 and 130,361.56 is: 179,895.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,795.20 : 328,150.28 = 130,361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,795.20/328,150.28 = 130,361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,795.20x = 328,150.28 × 130,361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,795.20x = 42,778,182,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,778,182,415.24/237,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,895.06

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