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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,462.44, 327,698.16 and 130,039.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,462.44, 327,698.16 and 130,039.04 is: 179,453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,462.44 : 327,698.16 = 130,039.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,462.44/327,698.16 = 130,039.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,462.44x = 327,698.16 × 130,039.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,462.44x = 42,613,554,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,613,554,136.17/237,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,453.87

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