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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,488.36, 327,734.98 and 130,059.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,488.36, 327,734.98 and 130,059.14 is: 179,482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,488.36 : 327,734.98 = 130,059.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,488.36/327,734.98 = 130,059.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,488.36x = 327,734.98 × 130,059.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,488.36x = 42,624,927,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,624,927,682.89/237,488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,482.18

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