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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,523.06, 327,770.13 and 130,093.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,523.06, 327,770.13 and 130,093.57 is: 179,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,523.06 : 327,770.13 = 130,093.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,523.06/327,770.13 = 130,093.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,523.06x = 327,770.13 × 130,093.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,523.06x = 42,640,786,351.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,640,786,351.06/237,523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,522.72

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