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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,539.22, 327,804.20 and 130,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,539.22, 327,804.20 and 130,111.04 is: 179,553.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,539.22 : 327,804.20 = 130,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,539.22/327,804.20 = 130,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,539.22x = 327,804.20 × 130,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,539.22x = 42,650,945,378.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650,945,378.37/237,539.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,553.28

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