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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,825.48, 328,195.44 and 130,396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,825.48, 328,195.44 and 130,396.44 is: 179,945.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,825.48 : 328,195.44 = 130,396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,825.48/328,195.44 = 130,396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,825.48x = 328,195.44 × 130,396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,825.48x = 42,795,517,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,795,517,000.23/237,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,945.05

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