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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,526.32, 327,786.44 and 130,103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,526.32, 327,786.44 and 130,103.18 is: 179,542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,526.32 : 327,786.44 = 130,103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,526.32/327,786.44 = 130,103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,526.32x = 327,786.44 × 130,103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,526.32x = 42,646,055,915.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,646,055,915.43/237,526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,542.44

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