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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,802.55, 328,167.43 and 130,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,802.55, 328,167.43 and 130,370.28 is: 179,910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,802.55 : 328,167.43 = 130,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,802.55/328,167.43 = 130,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,802.55x = 328,167.43 × 130,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,802.55x = 42,783,278,179.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783,278,179.43/237,802.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,910.93

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