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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,435.12, 327,660.42 and 130,005.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,435.12, 327,660.42 and 130,005.13 is: 179,407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,435.12 : 327,660.42 = 130,005.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,435.12/327,660.42 = 130,005.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,435.12x = 327,660.42 × 130,005.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,435.12x = 42,597,535,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,597,535,497.95/237,435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,407.06

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