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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,541.43, 327,807.32 and 130,113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,541.43, 327,807.32 and 130,113.26 is: 179,556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,541.43 : 327,807.32 = 130,113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,541.43/327,807.32 = 130,113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,541.43x = 327,807.32 × 130,113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,541.43x = 42,652,078,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,652,078,406.50/237,541.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,556.38

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