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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,531.59, 327,793.64 and 130,105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,531.59, 327,793.64 and 130,105.46 is: 179,545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,531.59 : 327,793.64 = 130,105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,531.59/327,793.64 = 130,105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,531.59x = 327,793.64 × 130,105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,531.59x = 42,647,742,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,647,742,486.23/237,531.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,545.56

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