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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,445.38, 327,674.55 and 130,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,445.38, 327,674.55 and 130,015.38 is: 179,421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,445.38 : 327,674.55 = 130,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,445.38/327,674.55 = 130,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,445.38x = 327,674.55 × 130,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,445.38x = 42,602,731,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,602,731,134.58/237,445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,421.18

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