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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,613.94, 327,907.23 and 130,188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,613.94, 327,907.23 and 130,188.04 is: 179,659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,613.94 : 327,907.23 = 130,188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,613.94/327,907.23 = 130,188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,613.94x = 327,907.23 × 130,188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,613.94x = 42,689,599,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,689,599,575.53/237,613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,659.49

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