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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,641.69, 327,945.34 and 130,218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,641.69, 327,945.34 and 130,218.41 is: 179,701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,641.69 : 327,945.34 = 130,218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,641.69/327,945.34 = 130,218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,641.69x = 327,945.34 × 130,218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,641.69x = 42,704,520,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704,520,741.71/237,641.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,701.30

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