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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,659.09, 327,963.89 and 130,223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,659.09, 327,963.89 and 130,223.93 is: 179,705.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,659.09 : 327,963.89 = 130,223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,659.09/327,963.89 = 130,223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,659.09x = 327,963.89 × 130,223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,659.09x = 42,708,746,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708,746,002.77/237,659.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,705.92

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