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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,474.29, 327,704.67 and 130,042.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,474.29, 327,704.67 and 130,042.47 is: 179,453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,474.29 : 327,704.67 = 130,042.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,474.29/327,704.67 = 130,042.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,474.29x = 327,704.67 × 130,042.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,474.29x = 42,615,524,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,615,524,717.33/237,474.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,453.21

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