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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,427.32, 327,649.74 and 130,004.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,427.32, 327,649.74 and 130,004.01 is: 179,405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,427.32 : 327,649.74 = 130,004.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,427.32/327,649.74 = 130,004.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,427.32x = 327,649.74 × 130,004.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,427.32x = 42,595,780,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595,780,075.46/237,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,405.55

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