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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,667.21, 327,984.85 and 130,230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,667.21, 327,984.85 and 130,230.38 is: 179,720.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,667.21 : 327,984.85 = 130,230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,667.21/327,984.85 = 130,230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,667.21x = 327,984.85 × 130,230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,667.21x = 42,713,591,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,713,591,899.95/237,667.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,720.17

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