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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,537.21, 327,801.43 and 130,109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,537.21, 327,801.43 and 130,109.04 is: 179,550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,537.21 : 327,801.43 = 130,109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,537.21/327,801.43 = 130,109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,537.21x = 327,801.43 × 130,109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,537.21x = 42,649,929,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649,929,367.93/237,537.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,550.52

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