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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,539.93, 327,805.24 and 130,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,539.93, 327,805.24 and 130,111.76 is: 179,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,539.93 : 327,805.24 = 130,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,539.93/327,805.24 = 130,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,539.93x = 327,805.24 × 130,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,539.93x = 42,651,316,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651,316,713.62/237,539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,554.30

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