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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,801.14, 328,165.49 and 130,368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,801.14, 328,165.49 and 130,368.87 is: 179,908.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,801.14 : 328,165.49 = 130,368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,801.14/328,165.49 = 130,368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,801.14x = 328,165.49 × 130,368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,801.14x = 42,782,563,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782,563,199.60/237,801.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,908.99

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