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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,991.48, 328,448.99 and 130,582.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,991.48, 328,448.99 and 130,582.51 is: 180,215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,991.48 : 328,448.99 = 130,582.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,991.48/328,448.99 = 130,582.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,991.48x = 328,448.99 × 130,582.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,991.48x = 42,889,691,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,889,691,226.01/237,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,215.24

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