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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,477.33, 327,726.14 and 130,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,477.33, 327,726.14 and 130,057.56 is: 179,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,477.33 : 327,726.14 = 130,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,477.33/327,726.14 = 130,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,477.33x = 327,726.14 × 130,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,477.33x = 42,623,261,466.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,623,261,466.33/237,477.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,483.50

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