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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,830.22, 328,203.21 and 130,400.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,830.22, 328,203.21 and 130,400.01 is: 179,950.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,830.22 : 328,203.21 = 130,400.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,830.22/328,203.21 = 130,400.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,830.22x = 328,203.21 × 130,400.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,830.22x = 42,797,701,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,797,701,866.03/237,830.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,950.65

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