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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,443.37, 327,671.80 and 130,013.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,443.37, 327,671.80 and 130,013.38 is: 179,418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,443.37 : 327,671.80 = 130,013.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,443.37/327,671.80 = 130,013.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,443.37x = 327,671.80 × 130,013.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,443.37x = 42,601,718,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601,718,248.68/237,443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,418.44

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