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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,631.58, 327,931.52 and 130,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,631.58, 327,931.52 and 130,205.70 is: 179,683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,631.58 : 327,931.52 = 130,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,631.58/327,931.52 = 130,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,631.58x = 327,931.52 × 130,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,631.58x = 42,698,553,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,698,553,113.66/237,631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,683.83

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