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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,467.32, 327,705 and 130,044.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,467.32, 327,705 and 130,044.04 is: 179,460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,467.32 : 327,705 = 130,044.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,467.32/327,705 = 130,044.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,467.32x = 327,705 × 130,044.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,467.32x = 42,616,082,128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,616,082,128.20/237,467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,460.83

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