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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,541.22, 327,806.96 and 130,113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,541.22, 327,806.96 and 130,113.04 is: 179,556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,541.22 : 327,806.96 = 130,113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,541.22/327,806.96 = 130,113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,541.22x = 327,806.96 × 130,113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,541.22x = 42,651,960,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651,960,098.76/237,541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,556.04

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