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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,639.69, 327,942.59 and 130,216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,639.69, 327,942.59 and 130,216.41 is: 179,698.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,639.69 : 327,942.59 = 130,216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,639.69/327,942.59 = 130,216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,639.69x = 327,942.59 × 130,216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,639.69x = 42,703,506,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,703,506,104.82/237,639.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,698.54

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