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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,677.97, 327,995.83 and 130,248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,677.97, 327,995.83 and 130,248.25 is: 179,742.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,677.97 : 327,995.83 = 130,248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,677.97/327,995.83 = 130,248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,677.97x = 327,995.83 × 130,248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,677.97x = 42,720,882,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,720,882,207.62/237,677.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,742.71

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