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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,851.25, 328,204.62 and 130,393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,851.25, 328,204.62 and 130,393.05 is: 179,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,851.25 : 328,204.62 = 130,393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,851.25/328,204.62 = 130,393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,851.25x = 328,204.62 × 130,393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,851.25x = 42,795,601,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,795,601,425.89/237,851.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,925.91

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