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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,531.84, 327,793.98 and 130,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,531.84, 327,793.98 and 130,105.72 is: 179,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,531.84 : 327,793.98 = 130,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,531.84/327,793.98 = 130,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,531.84x = 327,793.98 × 130,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,531.84x = 42,647,871,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,647,871,779.57/237,531.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,545.92

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