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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,611.97, 327,887.46 and 130,164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,611.97, 327,887.46 and 130,164.66 is: 179,617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,611.97 : 327,887.46 = 130,164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,611.97/327,887.46 = 130,164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,611.97x = 327,887.46 × 130,164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,611.97x = 42,679,359,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,679,359,749.16/237,611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,617.89

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