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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,466.44, 327,703.68 and 130,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,466.44, 327,703.68 and 130,043.04 is: 179,459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,466.44 : 327,703.68 = 130,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,466.44/327,703.68 = 130,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,466.44x = 327,703.68 × 130,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,466.44x = 42,615,582,766.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,615,582,766.39/237,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,459.39

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