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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,534.46, 327,797.64 and 130,106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,534.46, 327,797.64 and 130,106.29 is: 179,546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,534.46 : 327,797.64 = 130,106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,534.46/327,797.64 = 130,106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,534.46x = 327,797.64 × 130,106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,534.46x = 42,648,534,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,648,534,160.62/237,534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,546.72

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