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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,835.28, 328,203.80 and 130,402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,835.28, 328,203.80 and 130,402.80 is: 179,950.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,835.28 : 328,203.80 = 130,402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,835.28/328,203.80 = 130,402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,835.28x = 328,203.80 × 130,402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,835.28x = 42,798,694,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,798,694,490.64/237,835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,950.99

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