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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,458.37, 327,692.43 and 130,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,458.37, 327,692.43 and 130,028.34 is: 179,439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,458.37 : 327,692.43 = 130,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,458.37/327,692.43 = 130,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,458.37x = 327,692.43 × 130,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,458.37x = 42,609,302,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,609,302,703.47/237,458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,439.04

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