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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,501.61, 327,740.07 and 130,050.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,501.61, 327,740.07 and 130,050.89 is: 179,463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,501.61 : 327,740.07 = 130,050.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,501.61/327,740.07 = 130,050.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,501.61x = 327,740.07 × 130,050.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,501.61x = 42,622,887,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,622,887,792.16/237,501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,463.57

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