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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,461.80, 327,693 and 130,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,461.80, 327,693 and 130,029.88 is: 179,438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,461.80 : 327,693 = 130,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,461.80/327,693 = 130,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,461.80x = 327,693 × 130,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,461.80x = 42,609,881,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,609,881,466.84/237,461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,438.89

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