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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,545.48, 327,817.48 and 130,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,545.48, 327,817.48 and 130,115.52 is: 179,562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,545.48 : 327,817.48 = 130,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,545.48/327,817.48 = 130,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,545.48x = 327,817.48 × 130,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,545.48x = 42,654,141,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,654,141,875.29/237,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,562.00

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