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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,997.20, 328,432.44 and 130,566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,997.20, 328,432.44 and 130,566.96 is: 180,180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,997.20 : 328,432.44 = 130,566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,997.20/328,432.44 = 130,566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,997.20x = 328,432.44 × 130,566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,997.20x = 42,882,425,256.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,882,425,256.18/237,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,180.38

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