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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,614.44, 327,907.92 and 130,188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,614.44, 327,907.92 and 130,188.54 is: 179,660.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,614.44 : 327,907.92 = 130,188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,614.44/327,907.92 = 130,188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,614.44x = 327,907.92 × 130,188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,614.44x = 42,689,853,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,689,853,359.24/237,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,660.18

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