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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,638.46, 327,941.01 and 130,212.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,638.46, 327,941.01 and 130,212.57 is: 179,693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,638.46 : 327,941.01 = 130,212.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,638.46/327,941.01 = 130,212.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,638.46x = 327,941.01 × 130,212.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,638.46x = 42,702,041,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702,041,720.50/237,638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,693.31

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