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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,433.59, 327,657.16 and 130,001.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,433.59, 327,657.16 and 130,001.67 is: 179,401.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,433.59 : 327,657.16 = 130,001.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,433.59/327,657.16 = 130,001.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,433.59x = 327,657.16 × 130,001.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,433.59x = 42,595,978,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595,978,969.10/237,433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,401.65

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