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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,798.59, 328,166.64 and 130,362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,798.59, 328,166.64 and 130,362.21 is: 179,902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,798.59 : 328,166.64 = 130,362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,798.59/328,166.64 = 130,362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,798.59x = 328,166.64 × 130,362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,798.59x = 42,780,528,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,780,528,438.67/237,798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,902.37

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