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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,510.96, 327,768.66 and 130,091.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,510.96, 327,768.66 and 130,091.01 is: 179,527.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,510.96 : 327,768.66 = 130,091.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,510.96/327,768.66 = 130,091.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,510.96x = 327,768.66 × 130,091.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,510.96x = 42,639,756,025.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,639,756,025.75/237,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,527.53

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