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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,635.46, 327,936.87 and 130,209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,635.46, 327,936.87 and 130,209.57 is: 179,689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,635.46 : 327,936.87 = 130,209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,635.46/327,936.87 = 130,209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,635.46x = 327,936.87 × 130,209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,635.46x = 42,700,518,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700,518,829.85/237,635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,689.17

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