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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,801.27, 328,165.67 and 130,369.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,801.27, 328,165.67 and 130,369.00 is: 179,909.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,801.27 : 328,165.67 = 130,369.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,801.27/328,165.67 = 130,369.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,801.27x = 328,165.67 × 130,369.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,801.27x = 42,782,627,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782,627,939.56/237,801.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,909.17

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