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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,515.06, 327,758.52 and 130,064.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,515.06, 327,758.52 and 130,064.33 is: 179,482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,515.06 : 327,758.52 = 130,064.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,515.06/327,758.52 = 130,064.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,515.06x = 327,758.52 × 130,064.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,515.06x = 42,629,690,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,629,690,666.80/237,515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,482.06

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