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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,538.93, 327,803.86 and 130,110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,538.93, 327,803.86 and 130,110.76 is: 179,552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,538.93 : 327,803.86 = 130,110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,538.93/327,803.86 = 130,110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,538.93x = 327,803.86 × 130,110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,538.93x = 42,650,809,355.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650,809,355.53/237,538.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,552.92

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