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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,533.10, 327,795.71 and 130,106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,533.10, 327,795.71 and 130,106.97 is: 179,547.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,533.10 : 327,795.71 = 130,106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,533.10/327,795.71 = 130,106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,533.10x = 327,795.71 × 130,106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,533.10x = 42,648,506,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,648,506,607.10/237,533.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,547.64

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