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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,470.63, 327,713.04 and 130,050.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,470.63, 327,713.04 and 130,050.63 is: 179,471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,470.63 : 327,713.04 = 130,050.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,470.63/327,713.04 = 130,050.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,470.63x = 327,713.04 × 130,050.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,470.63x = 42,619,287,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,619,287,311.22/237,470.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,471.83

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