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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,439.08, 327,651.48 and 130,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,439.08, 327,651.48 and 130,010.40 is: 179,406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,439.08 : 327,651.48 = 130,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,439.08/327,651.48 = 130,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,439.08x = 327,651.48 × 130,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,439.08x = 42,598,099,975.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,598,099,975.39/237,439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,406.44

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