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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,612.93, 327,905.85 and 130,187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,612.93, 327,905.85 and 130,187.04 is: 179,658.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,612.93 : 327,905.85 = 130,187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,612.93/327,905.85 = 130,187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,612.93x = 327,905.85 × 130,187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,612.93x = 42,689,092,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,689,092,010.18/237,612.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,658.12

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