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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,629.59, 327,928.76 and 130,203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,629.59, 327,928.76 and 130,203.70 is: 179,681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,629.59 : 327,928.76 = 130,203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,629.59/327,928.76 = 130,203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,629.59x = 327,928.76 × 130,203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,629.59x = 42,697,537,888.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,697,537,888.41/237,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,681.07

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