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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,514.32, 327,769.88 and 130,091.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,514.32, 327,769.88 and 130,091.13 is: 179,525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,514.32 : 327,769.88 = 130,091.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,514.32/327,769.88 = 130,091.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,514.32x = 327,769.88 × 130,091.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,514.32x = 42,639,953,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,639,953,418.71/237,514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,525.82

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