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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,524.40, 327,782.70 and 130,101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,524.40, 327,782.70 and 130,101.12 is: 179,539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,524.40 : 327,782.70 = 130,101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,524.40/327,782.70 = 130,101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,524.40x = 327,782.70 × 130,101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,524.40x = 42,644,896,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,644,896,386.62/237,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,539.01

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