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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,532.40, 327,794.64 and 130,109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,532.40, 327,794.64 and 130,109.12 is: 179,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,532.40 : 327,794.64 = 130,109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,532.40/327,794.64 = 130,109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,532.40x = 327,794.64 × 130,109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,532.40x = 42,649,072,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649,072,151.12/237,532.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,550.55

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