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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,802.58, 328,167.48 and 130,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,802.58, 328,167.48 and 130,370.30 is: 179,910.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,802.58 : 328,167.48 = 130,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,802.58/328,167.48 = 130,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,802.58x = 328,167.48 × 130,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,802.58x = 42,783,292,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783,292,817.84/237,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,910.97

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