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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,848.28, 328,200.48 and 130,389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,848.28, 328,200.48 and 130,389.96 is: 179,921.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,848.28 : 328,200.48 = 130,389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,848.28/328,200.48 = 130,389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,848.28x = 328,200.48 × 130,389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,848.28x = 42,794,047,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,794,047,459.18/237,848.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,921.62

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