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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,530.84, 327,792.60 and 130,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,530.84, 327,792.60 and 130,104.72 is: 179,544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,530.84 : 327,792.60 = 130,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,530.84/327,792.60 = 130,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,530.84x = 327,792.60 × 130,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,530.84x = 42,647,362,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,647,362,988.70/237,530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,544.53

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