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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,640.44, 327,943.62 and 130,217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,640.44, 327,943.62 and 130,217.16 is: 179,699.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,640.44 : 327,943.62 = 130,217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,640.44/327,943.62 = 130,217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,640.44x = 327,943.62 × 130,217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,640.44x = 42,703,886,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,703,886,836.52/237,640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,699.58

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