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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,671.73, 327,994.98 and 130,240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,671.73, 327,994.98 and 130,240.82 is: 179,736.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,671.73 : 327,994.98 = 130,240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,671.73/327,994.98 = 130,240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,671.73x = 327,994.98 × 130,240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,671.73x = 42,718,335,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,718,335,482.67/237,671.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,736.71

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