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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,445.08, 327,659.76 and 130,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,445.08, 327,659.76 and 130,016.40 is: 179,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,445.08 : 327,659.76 = 130,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,445.08/327,659.76 = 130,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,445.08x = 327,659.76 × 130,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,445.08x = 42,601,142,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601,142,420.06/237,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,414.72

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