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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,673.18, 327,989.30 and 130,247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,673.18, 327,989.30 and 130,247.14 is: 179,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,673.18 : 327,989.30 = 130,247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,673.18/327,989.30 = 130,247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,673.18x = 327,989.30 × 130,247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,673.18x = 42,719,668,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,719,668,275.60/237,673.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,741.22

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