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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,614.94, 327,908.61 and 130,189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,614.94, 327,908.61 and 130,189.04 is: 179,660.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,614.94 : 327,908.61 = 130,189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,614.94/327,908.61 = 130,189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,614.94x = 327,908.61 × 130,189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,614.94x = 42,690,107,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,690,107,143.63/237,614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,660.87

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