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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,641.44, 327,945 and 130,218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,641.44, 327,945 and 130,218.16 is: 179,700.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,641.44 : 327,945 = 130,218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,641.44/327,945 = 130,218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,641.44x = 327,945 × 130,218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,641.44x = 42,704,394,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704,394,481.20/237,641.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,700.96

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