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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,848.15, 328,230.24 and 130,419.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,848.15, 328,230.24 and 130,419.97 is: 179,979.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,848.15 : 328,230.24 = 130,419.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,848.15/328,230.24 = 130,419.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,848.15x = 328,230.24 × 130,419.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,848.15x = 42,807,778,053.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,807,778,053.89/237,848.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,979.45

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