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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,829.77, 328,202.57 and 130,399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,829.77, 328,202.57 and 130,399.54 is: 179,949.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,829.77 : 328,202.57 = 130,399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,829.77/328,202.57 = 130,399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,829.77x = 328,202.57 × 130,399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,829.77x = 42,797,463,660.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,797,463,660.31/237,829.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,949.99

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