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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,472.14, 327,711.72 and 130,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,472.14, 327,711.72 and 130,042.20 is: 179,458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,472.14 : 327,711.72 = 130,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,472.14/327,711.72 = 130,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,472.14x = 327,711.72 × 130,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,472.14x = 42,616,354,751.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,616,354,751.16/237,472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,458.33

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