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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,517, 327,760.95 and 130,084.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,517, 327,760.95 and 130,084.75 is: 179,510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,517 : 327,760.95 = 130,084.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,517/327,760.95 = 130,084.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,517x = 327,760.95 × 130,084.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,517x = 42,636,701,240.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,636,701,240.51/237,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,510.10

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