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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,464.44, 327,700.92 and 130,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,464.44, 327,700.92 and 130,041.04 is: 179,456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,464.44 : 327,700.92 = 130,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,464.44/327,700.92 = 130,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,464.44x = 327,700.92 × 130,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,464.44x = 42,614,568,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,614,568,445.76/237,464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,456.63

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