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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,525.06, 327,772.89 and 130,095.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,525.06, 327,772.89 and 130,095.57 is: 179,525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,525.06 : 327,772.89 = 130,095.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,525.06/327,772.89 = 130,095.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,525.06x = 327,772.89 × 130,095.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,525.06x = 42,641,800,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,641,800,955.10/237,525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,525.48

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