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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,638.40, 327,935.82 and 130,206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,638.40, 327,935.82 and 130,206.07 is: 179,681.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,638.40 : 327,935.82 = 130,206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,638.40/327,935.82 = 130,206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,638.40x = 327,935.82 × 130,206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,638.40x = 42,699,234,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699,234,334.43/237,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,681.54

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