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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,511.71, 327,753.92 and 130,060.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,511.71, 327,753.92 and 130,060.95 is: 179,477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,511.71 : 327,753.92 = 130,060.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,511.71/327,753.92 = 130,060.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,511.71x = 327,753.92 × 130,060.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,511.71x = 42,627,985,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,627,985,551.12/237,511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,477.41

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