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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,800.58, 328,164.72 and 130,368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,800.58, 328,164.72 and 130,368.30 is: 179,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,800.58 : 328,164.72 = 130,368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,800.58/328,164.72 = 130,368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,800.58x = 328,164.72 × 130,368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,800.58x = 42,782,276,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782,276,792.80/237,800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,908.21

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