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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,801.58, 328,166.10 and 130,369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,801.58, 328,166.10 and 130,369.30 is: 179,909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,801.58 : 328,166.10 = 130,369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,801.58/328,166.10 = 130,369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,801.58x = 328,166.10 × 130,369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,801.58x = 42,782,784,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782,784,740.73/237,801.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,909.59

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