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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,512.46, 327,770.73 and 130,092.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,512.46, 327,770.73 and 130,092.51 is: 179,529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,512.46 : 327,770.73 = 130,092.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,512.46/327,770.73 = 130,092.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,512.46x = 327,770.73 × 130,092.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,512.46x = 42,640,516,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,640,516,970.23/237,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,529.60

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