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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,506.70, 327,759.38 and 130,083.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,506.70, 327,759.38 and 130,083.51 is: 179,515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,506.70 : 327,759.38 = 130,083.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,506.70/327,759.38 = 130,083.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,506.70x = 327,759.38 × 130,083.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,506.70x = 42,636,090,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,636,090,585.82/237,506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,515.32

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