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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,533.51, 327,796.27 and 130,103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,533.51, 327,796.27 and 130,103.82 is: 179,543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,533.51 : 327,796.27 = 130,103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,533.51/327,796.27 = 130,103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,533.51x = 327,796.27 × 130,103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,533.51x = 42,647,546,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,647,546,583.49/237,533.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,543.28

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