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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,461.77, 327,685.03 and 130,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,461.77, 327,685.03 and 130,011.02 is: 179,408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,461.77 : 327,685.03 = 130,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,461.77/327,685.03 = 130,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,461.77x = 327,685.03 × 130,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,461.77x = 42,602,664,989.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,602,664,989.03/237,461.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,408.52

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