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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,460.44, 327,695.40 and 130,037.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,460.44, 327,695.40 and 130,037.04 is: 179,451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,460.44 : 327,695.40 = 130,037.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,460.44/327,695.40 = 130,037.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,460.44x = 327,695.40 × 130,037.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,460.44x = 42,612,539,837.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,612,539,837.62/237,460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,451.11

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