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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,669.49, 327,991.85 and 130,238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,669.49, 327,991.85 and 130,238.58 is: 179,733.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,669.49 : 327,991.85 = 130,238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,669.49/327,991.85 = 130,238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,669.49x = 327,991.85 × 130,238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,669.49x = 42,717,193,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,717,193,862.74/237,669.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,733.60

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