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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,829.28, 328,195.52 and 130,396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,829.28, 328,195.52 and 130,396.80 is: 179,942.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,829.28 : 328,195.52 = 130,396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,829.28/328,195.52 = 130,396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,829.28x = 328,195.52 × 130,396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,829.28x = 42,795,645,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,795,645,582.34/237,829.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,942.71

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