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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,606.08, 327,906.24 and 130,185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,606.08, 327,906.24 and 130,185.44 is: 179,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,606.08 : 327,906.24 = 130,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,606.08/327,906.24 = 130,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,606.08x = 327,906.24 × 130,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,606.08x = 42,688,618,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,688,618,133.15/237,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,661.30

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