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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,528.99, 327,789.18 and 130,098.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,528.99, 327,789.18 and 130,098.69 is: 179,535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,528.99 : 327,789.18 = 130,098.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,528.99/327,789.18 = 130,098.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,528.99x = 327,789.18 × 130,098.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,528.99x = 42,644,942,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,644,942,914.17/237,528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,535.74

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