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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,515.62, 327,759.05 and 130,083.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,515.62, 327,759.05 and 130,083.36 is: 179,508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,515.62 : 327,759.05 = 130,083.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,515.62/327,759.05 = 130,083.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,515.62x = 327,759.05 × 130,083.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,515.62x = 42,635,998,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,635,998,819.62/237,515.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,508.19

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