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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,463.32, 327,699.48 and 130,040.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,463.32, 327,699.48 and 130,040.04 is: 179,455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,463.32 : 327,699.48 = 130,040.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,463.32/327,699.48 = 130,040.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,463.32x = 327,699.48 × 130,040.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,463.32x = 42,614,053,487.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,614,053,487.18/237,463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,455.31

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