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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,535.34, 327,798.81 and 130,109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,535.34, 327,798.81 and 130,109.22 is: 179,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,535.34 : 327,798.81 = 130,109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,535.34/327,798.81 = 130,109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,535.34x = 327,798.81 × 130,109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,535.34x = 42,649,647,486.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649,647,486.03/237,535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,550.75

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