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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,535.46, 327,799.02 and 130,107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,535.46, 327,799.02 and 130,107.29 is: 179,548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,535.46 : 327,799.02 = 130,107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,535.46/327,799.02 = 130,107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,535.46x = 327,799.02 × 130,107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,535.46x = 42,649,042,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649,042,156.86/237,535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,548.11

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