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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,438.88, 327,665.58 and 130,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,438.88, 327,665.58 and 130,008.88 is: 179,412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,438.88 : 327,665.58 = 130,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,438.88/327,665.58 = 130,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,438.88x = 327,665.58 × 130,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,438.88x = 42,599,435,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,599,435,070.35/237,438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,412.21

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