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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,846.15, 328,227.48 and 130,417.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,846.15, 328,227.48 and 130,417.97 is: 179,976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,846.15 : 328,227.48 = 130,417.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,846.15/328,227.48 = 130,417.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,846.15x = 328,227.48 × 130,417.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,846.15x = 42,806,759,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,806,759,998.68/237,846.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,976.68

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