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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,459.77, 327,682.27 and 130,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,459.77, 327,682.27 and 130,009.02 is: 179,405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,459.77 : 327,682.27 = 130,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,459.77/327,682.27 = 130,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,459.77x = 327,682.27 × 130,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,459.77x = 42,601,650,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601,650,469.05/237,459.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,405.76

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