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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,456.33, 327,697.17 and 130,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,456.33, 327,697.17 and 130,036.56 is: 179,454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,456.33 : 327,697.17 = 130,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,456.33/327,697.17 = 130,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,456.33x = 327,697.17 × 130,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,456.33x = 42,612,612,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,612,612,708.54/237,456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,454.52

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