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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,462.78, 327,686.40 and 130,012.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,462.78, 327,686.40 and 130,012.02 is: 179,409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,462.78 : 327,686.40 = 130,012.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,462.78/327,686.40 = 130,012.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,462.78x = 327,686.40 × 130,012.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,462.78x = 42,603,170,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,603,170,790.53/237,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,409.89

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