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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,469.23, 327,707.31 and 130,041.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,469.23, 327,707.31 and 130,041.36 is: 179,456.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,469.23 : 327,707.31 = 130,041.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,469.23/327,707.31 = 130,041.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,469.23x = 327,707.31 × 130,041.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,469.23x = 42,615,504,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,615,504,274.34/237,469.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,456.95

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