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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,435.37, 327,660.77 and 130,005.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,435.37, 327,660.77 and 130,005.38 is: 179,407.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,435.37 : 327,660.77 = 130,005.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,435.37/327,660.77 = 130,005.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,435.37x = 327,660.77 × 130,005.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,435.37x = 42,597,662,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,597,662,264.92/237,435.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,407.40

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