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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,482.47, 327,708.75 and 130,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,482.47, 327,708.75 and 130,035.16 is: 179,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,482.47 : 327,708.75 = 130,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,482.47/327,708.75 = 130,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,482.47x = 327,708.75 × 130,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,482.47x = 42,613,659,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,613,659,739.65/237,482.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,439.18

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