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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,801.89, 328,166.53 and 130,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,801.89, 328,166.53 and 130,369.62 is: 179,910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,801.89 : 328,166.53 = 130,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,801.89/328,166.53 = 130,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,801.89x = 328,166.53 × 130,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,801.89x = 42,782,945,486.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782,945,486.89/237,801.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,910.03

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