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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,520.81, 327,767.07 and 130,091.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,520.81, 327,767.07 and 130,091.32 is: 179,519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,520.81 : 327,767.07 = 130,091.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,520.81/327,767.07 = 130,091.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,520.81x = 327,767.07 × 130,091.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,520.81x = 42,639,650,788.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,639,650,788.83/237,520.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,519.64

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