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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,990.50, 328,431.22 and 130,566.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,990.50, 328,431.22 and 130,566.02 is: 180,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,990.50 : 328,431.22 = 130,566.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,990.50/328,431.22 = 130,566.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,990.50x = 328,431.22 × 130,566.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,990.50x = 42,881,957,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,881,957,239.14/237,990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,183.48

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