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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,533.08, 327,795.98 and 130,109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,533.08, 327,795.98 and 130,109.88 is: 179,551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,533.08 : 327,795.98 = 130,109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,533.08/327,795.98 = 130,109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,533.08x = 327,795.98 × 130,109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,533.08x = 42,649,495,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649,495,622.28/237,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,551.81

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