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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,435.35, 327,659.57 and 130,003.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,435.35, 327,659.57 and 130,003.43 is: 179,404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,435.35 : 327,659.57 = 130,003.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,435.35/327,659.57 = 130,003.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,435.35x = 327,659.57 × 130,003.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,435.35x = 42,596,867,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,596,867,972.33/237,435.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,404.07

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