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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,500.61, 327,738.69 and 130,049.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,500.61, 327,738.69 and 130,049.89 is: 179,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,500.61 : 327,738.69 = 130,049.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,500.61/327,738.69 = 130,049.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,500.61x = 327,738.69 × 130,049.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,500.61x = 42,622,379,763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,622,379,763.90/237,500.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,462.19

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