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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,432.26, 327,656.44 and 130,002.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,432.26, 327,656.44 and 130,002.27 is: 179,403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,432.26 : 327,656.44 = 130,002.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,432.26/327,656.44 = 130,002.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,432.26x = 327,656.44 × 130,002.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,432.26x = 42,596,079,913.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,596,079,913.91/237,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,403.08

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