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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,472.41, 327,702.08 and 130,040.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,472.41, 327,702.08 and 130,040.59 is: 179,450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,472.41 : 327,702.08 = 130,040.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,472.41/327,702.08 = 130,040.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,472.41x = 327,702.08 × 130,040.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,472.41x = 42,614,572,724.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,614,572,724.71/237,472.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,450.63

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