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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,429.77, 327,653.16 and 130,006.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,429.77, 327,653.16 and 130,006.61 is: 179,409.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,429.77 : 327,653.16 = 130,006.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,429.77/327,653.16 = 130,006.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,429.77x = 327,653.16 × 130,006.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,429.77x = 42,597,076,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,597,076,587.39/237,429.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,409.16

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