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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,667.38, 327,975.84 and 130,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,667.38, 327,975.84 and 130,235.10 is: 179,721.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,667.38 : 327,975.84 = 130,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,667.38/327,975.84 = 130,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,667.38x = 327,975.84 × 130,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,667.38x = 42,713,966,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,713,966,319.98/237,667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,721.62

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