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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,441.88, 327,669.72 and 130,011.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,441.88, 327,669.72 and 130,011.88 is: 179,416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,441.88 : 327,669.72 = 130,011.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,441.88/327,669.72 = 130,011.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,441.88x = 327,669.72 × 130,011.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,441.88x = 42,600,956,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,600,956,316.27/237,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,416.35

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