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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,436.62, 327,662.49 and 130,006.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,436.62, 327,662.49 and 130,006.63 is: 179,409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,436.62 : 327,662.49 = 130,006.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,436.62/327,662.49 = 130,006.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,436.62x = 327,662.49 × 130,006.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,436.62x = 42,598,296,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,598,296,102.31/237,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,409.13

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