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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,485.98, 327,731.70 and 130,056.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,485.98, 327,731.70 and 130,056.76 is: 179,478.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,485.98 : 327,731.70 = 130,056.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,485.98/327,731.70 = 130,056.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,485.98x = 327,731.70 × 130,056.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,485.98x = 42,623,723,051.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,623,723,051.29/237,485.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,478.90

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