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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,824.98, 328,195.97 and 130,394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,824.98, 328,195.97 and 130,394.75 is: 179,943.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,824.98 : 328,195.97 = 130,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,824.98/328,195.97 = 130,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,824.98x = 328,195.97 × 130,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,824.98x = 42,795,029,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,795,029,655.18/237,824.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,943.38

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