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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,506.81, 327,750.57 and 130,077.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,506.81, 327,750.57 and 130,077.72 is: 179,502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,506.81 : 327,750.57 = 130,077.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,506.81/327,750.57 = 130,077.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,506.81x = 327,750.57 × 130,077.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,506.81x = 42,633,046,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,633,046,874.30/237,506.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,502.42

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