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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,471.36, 327,705.96 and 130,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,471.36, 327,705.96 and 130,036.20 is: 179,447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,471.36 : 327,705.96 = 130,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,471.36/327,705.96 = 130,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,471.36x = 327,705.96 × 130,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,471.36x = 42,613,637,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,613,637,755.75/237,471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,447.48

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