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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,542.31, 327,796.70 and 130,112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,542.31, 327,796.70 and 130,112.82 is: 179,549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,542.31 : 327,796.70 = 130,112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,542.31/327,796.70 = 130,112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,542.31x = 327,796.70 × 130,112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,542.31x = 42,650,552,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650,552,373.13/237,542.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,549.29

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