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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,515.88, 327,768.64 and 130,085.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,515.88, 327,768.64 and 130,085.88 is: 179,516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,515.88 : 327,768.64 = 130,085.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,515.88/327,768.64 = 130,085.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,515.88x = 327,768.64 × 130,085.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,515.88x = 42,638,071,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,638,071,970.80/237,515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,516.72

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