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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,481.47, 327,707.37 and 130,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,481.47, 327,707.37 and 130,034.16 is: 179,437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,481.47 : 327,707.37 = 130,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,481.47/327,707.37 = 130,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,481.47x = 327,707.37 × 130,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,481.47x = 42,613,152,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,613,152,583.76/237,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,437.80

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