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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,517.48, 327,777.62 and 130,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,517.48, 327,777.62 and 130,097.52 is: 179,536.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,517.48 : 327,777.62 = 130,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,517.48/327,777.62 = 130,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,517.48x = 327,777.62 × 130,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,517.48x = 42,643,055,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,643,055,473.50/237,517.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,536.49

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