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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,519, 327,763.71 and 130,086.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,519, 327,763.71 and 130,086.75 is: 179,512.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,519 : 327,763.71 = 130,086.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,519/327,763.71 = 130,086.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,519x = 327,763.71 × 130,086.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,519x = 42,637,715,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,637,715,801.84/237,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,512.86

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