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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,802.96, 328,167.99 and 130,370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,802.96, 328,167.99 and 130,370.68 is: 179,911.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,802.96 : 328,167.99 = 130,370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,802.96/328,167.99 = 130,370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,802.96x = 328,167.99 × 130,370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,802.96x = 42,783,484,830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783,484,830.95/237,802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,911.49

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