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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,659.59, 327,964.58 and 130,224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,659.59, 327,964.58 and 130,224.43 is: 179,706.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,659.59 : 327,964.58 = 130,224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,659.59/327,964.58 = 130,224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,659.59x = 327,964.58 × 130,224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,659.59x = 42,708,999,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708,999,839.57/237,659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,706.61

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