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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,498.32, 327,727.14 and 130,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,498.32, 327,727.14 and 130,066.40 is: 179,480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,498.32 : 327,727.14 = 130,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,498.32/327,727.14 = 130,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,498.32x = 327,727.14 × 130,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,498.32x = 42,626,289,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,626,289,282.10/237,498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,480.38

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