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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,662.20, 327,971.91 and 130,231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,662.20, 327,971.91 and 130,231.95 is: 179,719.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,662.20 : 327,971.91 = 130,231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,662.20/327,971.91 = 130,231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,662.20x = 327,971.91 × 130,231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,662.20x = 42,712,421,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,712,421,384.52/237,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,719.04

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