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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,519.64, 327,764.91 and 130,068.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,519.64, 327,764.91 and 130,068.91 is: 179,488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,519.64 : 327,764.91 = 130,068.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,519.64/327,764.91 = 130,068.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,519.64x = 327,764.91 × 130,068.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,519.64x = 42,632,024,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,632,024,579.95/237,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,488.42

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