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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,642.44, 327,946.38 and 130,219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,642.44, 327,946.38 and 130,219.16 is: 179,702.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,642.44 : 327,946.38 = 130,219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,642.44/327,946.38 = 130,219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,642.44x = 327,946.38 × 130,219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,642.44x = 42,704,902,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704,902,128.64/237,642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,702.34

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