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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,535.56, 327,787.38 and 130,106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,535.56, 327,787.38 and 130,106.07 is: 179,539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,535.56 : 327,787.38 = 130,106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,535.56/327,787.38 = 130,106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,535.56x = 327,787.38 × 130,106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,535.56x = 42,647,127,807.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,647,127,807.40/237,535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,539.97

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