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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,442.37, 327,670.43 and 130,012.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,442.37, 327,670.43 and 130,012.38 is: 179,417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,442.37 : 327,670.43 = 130,012.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,442.37/327,670.43 = 130,012.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,442.37x = 327,670.43 × 130,012.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,442.37x = 42,601,211,809.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601,211,809.86/237,442.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,417.06

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