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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,489.61, 327,736.71 and 130,060.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,489.61, 327,736.71 and 130,060.39 is: 179,483.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,489.61 : 327,736.71 = 130,060.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,489.61/327,736.71 = 130,060.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,489.61x = 327,736.71 × 130,060.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,489.61x = 42,625,562,030.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,625,562,030.93/237,489.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,483.91

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