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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,543.36, 327,814.08 and 130,111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,543.36, 327,814.08 and 130,111.68 is: 179,556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,543.36 : 327,814.08 = 130,111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,543.36/327,814.08 = 130,111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,543.36x = 327,814.08 × 130,111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,543.36x = 42,652,440,676.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,652,440,676.45/237,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,556.44

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