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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,488.98, 327,735.84 and 130,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,488.98, 327,735.84 and 130,059.76 is: 179,483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,488.98 : 327,735.84 = 130,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,488.98/327,735.84 = 130,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,488.98x = 327,735.84 × 130,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,488.98x = 42,625,244,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,625,244,693.80/237,488.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,483.04

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