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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,637.40, 327,934.44 and 130,205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,637.40, 327,934.44 and 130,205.07 is: 179,680.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,637.40 : 327,934.44 = 130,205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,637.40/327,934.44 = 130,205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,637.40x = 327,934.44 × 130,205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,637.40x = 42,698,726,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,698,726,715.61/237,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,680.17

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