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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,541.61, 327,808.52 and 130,111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,541.61, 327,808.52 and 130,111.31 is: 179,554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,541.61 : 327,808.52 = 130,111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,541.61/327,808.52 = 130,111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,541.61x = 327,808.52 × 130,111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,541.61x = 42,651,596,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651,596,623.24/237,541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,554.21

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