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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,486.48, 327,732.39 and 130,057.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,486.48, 327,732.39 and 130,057.26 is: 179,479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,486.48 : 327,732.39 = 130,057.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,486.48/327,732.39 = 130,057.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,486.48x = 327,732.39 × 130,057.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,486.48x = 42,623,976,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,623,976,656.65/237,486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,479.59

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