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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,826.67, 328,198.30 and 130,396.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,826.67, 328,198.30 and 130,396.43 is: 179,945.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,826.67 : 328,198.30 = 130,396.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,826.67/328,198.30 = 130,396.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,826.67x = 328,198.30 × 130,396.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,826.67x = 42,795,887,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,795,887,146.57/237,826.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,945.71

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