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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,520.96, 327,784.80 and 130,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,520.96, 327,784.80 and 130,095.52 is: 179,535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,520.96 : 327,784.80 = 130,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,520.96/327,784.80 = 130,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,520.96x = 327,784.80 × 130,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,520.96x = 42,643,334,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,643,334,004.10/237,520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,535.04

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