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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,484.98, 327,730.32 and 130,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,484.98, 327,730.32 and 130,055.76 is: 179,477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,484.98 : 327,730.32 = 130,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,484.98/327,730.32 = 130,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,484.98x = 327,730.32 × 130,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,484.98x = 42,623,215,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,623,215,842.64/237,484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,477.52

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