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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,538.21, 327,802.81 and 130,110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,538.21, 327,802.81 and 130,110.04 is: 179,551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,538.21 : 327,802.81 = 130,110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,538.21/327,802.81 = 130,110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,538.21x = 327,802.81 × 130,110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,538.21x = 42,650,436,721.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650,436,721.21/237,538.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,551.90

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