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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,437.87, 327,664.22 and 130,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,437.87, 327,664.22 and 130,007.88 is: 179,410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,437.87 : 327,664.22 = 130,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,437.87/327,664.22 = 130,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,437.87x = 327,664.22 × 130,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,437.87x = 42,598,929,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,598,929,944.01/237,437.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,410.85

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