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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,849.75, 328,202.55 and 130,391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,849.75, 328,202.55 and 130,391.55 is: 179,923.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,849.75 : 328,202.55 = 130,391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,849.75/328,202.55 = 130,391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,849.75x = 328,202.55 × 130,391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,849.75x = 42,794,839,208.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,794,839,208.45/237,849.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,923.84

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