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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,805.08, 328,170.93 and 130,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,805.08, 328,170.93 and 130,372.80 is: 179,914.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,805.08 : 328,170.93 = 130,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,805.08/328,170.93 = 130,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,805.08x = 328,170.93 × 130,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,805.08x = 42,784,563,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,784,563,149.13/237,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,914.42

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