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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,528.64, 327,785.90 and 130,098.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,528.64, 327,785.90 and 130,098.34 is: 179,533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,528.64 : 327,785.90 = 130,098.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,528.64/327,785.90 = 130,098.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,528.64x = 327,785.90 × 130,098.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,528.64x = 42,644,401,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,644,401,465.41/237,528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,533.72

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