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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,514.64, 327,758.13 and 130,063.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,514.64, 327,758.13 and 130,063.95 is: 179,481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,514.64 : 327,758.13 = 130,063.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,514.64/327,758.13 = 130,063.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,514.64x = 327,758.13 × 130,063.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,514.64x = 42,629,517,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,629,517,032.41/237,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,481.64

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