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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,668.38, 327,977.22 and 130,236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,668.38, 327,977.22 and 130,236.10 is: 179,723.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,668.38 : 327,977.22 = 130,236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,668.38/327,977.22 = 130,236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,668.38x = 327,977.22 × 130,236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,668.38x = 42,714,474,021.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,714,474,021.64/237,668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,723.00

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