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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,521.07, 327,779.19 and 130,097.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,521.07, 327,779.19 and 130,097.93 is: 179,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,521.07 : 327,779.19 = 130,097.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,521.07/327,779.19 = 130,097.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,521.07x = 327,779.19 × 130,097.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,521.07x = 42,643,392,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,643,392,477.18/237,521.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,535.20

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