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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,542.46, 327,807.63 and 130,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,542.46, 327,807.63 and 130,112.34 is: 179,554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,542.46 : 327,807.63 = 130,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,542.46/327,807.63 = 130,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,542.46x = 327,807.63 × 130,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,542.46x = 42,651,817,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651,817,809.15/237,542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,554.50

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