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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,537.22, 327,801.44 and 130,109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,537.22, 327,801.44 and 130,109.04 is: 179,550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,537.22 : 327,801.44 = 130,109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,537.22/327,801.44 = 130,109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,537.22x = 327,801.44 × 130,109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,537.22x = 42,649,930,669.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649,930,669.02/237,537.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,550.52

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