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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,862.80, 328,249.80 and 130,430.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,862.80, 328,249.80 and 130,430.07 is: 179,993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,862.80 : 328,249.80 = 130,430.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,862.80/328,249.80 = 130,430.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,862.80x = 328,249.80 × 130,430.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,862.80x = 42,813,644,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,813,644,391.49/237,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,993.02

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