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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,540.68, 327,806.19 and 130,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,540.68, 327,806.19 and 130,114.56 is: 179,558.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,540.68 : 327,806.19 = 130,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,540.68/327,806.19 = 130,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,540.68x = 327,806.19 × 130,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,540.68x = 42,652,359,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,652,359,406.40/237,540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,558.13

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