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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,825.05, 328,198.46 and 130,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,825.05, 328,198.46 and 130,392.80 is: 179,942.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,825.05 : 328,198.46 = 130,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,825.05/328,198.46 = 130,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,825.05x = 328,198.46 × 130,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,825.05x = 42,794,713,862.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,794,713,862.13/237,825.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,942.00

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