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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,544.49, 327,819.38 and 130,120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,544.49, 327,819.38 and 130,120.57 is: 179,570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,544.49 : 327,819.38 = 130,120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,544.49/327,819.38 = 130,120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,544.49x = 327,819.38 × 130,120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,544.49x = 42,656,044,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656,044,582.65/237,544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,570.76

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