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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,457.36, 327,689.40 and 130,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,457.36, 327,689.40 and 130,026.56 is: 179,435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,457.36 : 327,689.40 = 130,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,457.36/327,689.40 = 130,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,457.36x = 327,689.40 × 130,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,457.36x = 42,608,325,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,608,325,430.46/237,457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,435.69

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