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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,639.12, 327,942.72 and 130,209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,639.12, 327,942.72 and 130,209.36 is: 179,689.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,639.12 : 327,942.72 = 130,209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,639.12/327,942.72 = 130,209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,639.12x = 327,942.72 × 130,209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,639.12x = 42,701,211,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,701,211,687.86/237,639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,689.32

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