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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,516.64, 327,760.89 and 130,065.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,516.64, 327,760.89 and 130,065.95 is: 179,484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,516.64 : 327,760.89 = 130,065.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,516.64/327,760.89 = 130,065.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,516.64x = 327,760.89 × 130,065.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,516.64x = 42,630,531,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,630,531,530.70/237,516.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,484.40

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