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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,653.33, 327,959.69 and 130,223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,653.33, 327,959.69 and 130,223.09 is: 179,706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,653.33 : 327,959.69 = 130,223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,653.33/327,959.69 = 130,223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,653.33x = 327,959.69 × 130,223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,653.33x = 42,707,924,396.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707,924,396.03/237,653.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,706.82

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