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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,458.33, 327,691.95 and 130,027.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,458.33, 327,691.95 and 130,027.43 is: 179,437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,458.33 : 327,691.95 = 130,027.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,458.33/327,691.95 = 130,027.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,458.33x = 327,691.95 × 130,027.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,458.33x = 42,608,941,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,608,941,675.65/237,458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,437.55

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