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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,538.48, 327,807.82 and 130,108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,538.48, 327,807.82 and 130,108.54 is: 179,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,538.48 : 327,807.82 = 130,108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,538.48/327,807.82 = 130,108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,538.48x = 327,807.82 × 130,108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,538.48x = 42,650,596,860.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650,596,860.78/237,538.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,552.37

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