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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,809.18, 328,167.96 and 130,376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,809.18, 328,167.96 and 130,376.86 is: 179,915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,809.18 : 328,167.96 = 130,376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,809.18/328,167.96 = 130,376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,809.18x = 328,167.96 × 130,376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,809.18x = 42,785,508,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,785,508,177.41/237,809.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,915.29

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