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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,514.44, 327,769.92 and 130,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,514.44, 327,769.92 and 130,084.32 is: 179,516.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,514.44 : 327,769.92 = 130,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,514.44/327,769.92 = 130,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,514.44x = 327,769.92 × 130,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,514.44x = 42,637,727,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,637,727,159.65/237,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,516.36

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