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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,467.82, 327,705.69 and 130,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,467.82, 327,705.69 and 130,044.54 is: 179,461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,467.82 : 327,705.69 = 130,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,467.82/327,705.69 = 130,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,467.82x = 327,705.69 × 130,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,467.82x = 42,616,335,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,616,335,711.43/237,467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,461.52

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