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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,525.90, 327,784.77 and 130,102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,525.90, 327,784.77 and 130,102.62 is: 179,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,525.90 : 327,784.77 = 130,102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,525.90/327,784.77 = 130,102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,525.90x = 327,784.77 × 130,102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,525.90x = 42,645,657,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,645,657,373.10/237,525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,541.08

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