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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,450.33, 327,688.88 and 130,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,450.33, 327,688.88 and 130,030.56 is: 179,446.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,450.33 : 327,688.88 = 130,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,450.33/327,688.88 = 130,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,450.33x = 327,688.88 × 130,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,450.33x = 42,609,567,922.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,609,567,922.02/237,450.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,446.24

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