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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,636.96, 327,938.94 and 130,211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,636.96, 327,938.94 and 130,211.07 is: 179,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,636.96 : 327,938.94 = 130,211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,636.96/327,938.94 = 130,211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,636.96x = 327,938.94 × 130,211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,636.96x = 42,701,280,272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,701,280,272.07/237,636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,691.24

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