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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,458.84, 327,692.65 and 130,027.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,458.84, 327,692.65 and 130,027.93 is: 179,438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,458.84 : 327,692.65 = 130,027.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,458.84/327,692.65 = 130,027.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,458.84x = 327,692.65 × 130,027.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,458.84x = 42,609,194,667.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,609,194,667.11/237,458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,438.24

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