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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,461.44, 327,693.36 and 130,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,461.44, 327,693.36 and 130,030.24 is: 179,439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,461.44 : 327,693.36 = 130,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,461.44/327,693.36 = 130,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,461.44x = 327,693.36 × 130,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,461.44x = 42,610,046,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,610,046,247.21/237,461.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,439.85

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