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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,543.68, 327,810.33 and 130,117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,543.68, 327,810.33 and 130,117.56 is: 179,562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,543.68 : 327,810.33 = 130,117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,543.68/327,810.33 = 130,117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,543.68x = 327,810.33 × 130,117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,543.68x = 42,653,880,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,653,880,282.39/237,543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,562.26

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