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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,622.78, 327,919.64 and 130,193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,622.78, 327,919.64 and 130,193.29 is: 179,666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,622.78 : 327,919.64 = 130,193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,622.78/327,919.64 = 130,193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,622.78x = 327,919.64 × 130,193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,622.78x = 42,692,937,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,692,937,278.49/237,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,666.85

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