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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,998.20, 328,433.82 and 130,567.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,998.20, 328,433.82 and 130,567.96 is: 180,181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,998.20 : 328,433.82 = 130,567.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,998.20/328,433.82 = 130,567.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,998.20x = 328,433.82 × 130,567.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,998.20x = 42,882,933,872.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,882,933,872.41/237,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,181.76

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