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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,545.76, 327,812.76 and 130,120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,545.76, 327,812.76 and 130,120.32 is: 179,565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,545.76 : 327,812.76 = 130,120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,545.76/327,812.76 = 130,120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,545.76x = 327,812.76 × 130,120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,545.76x = 42,655,101,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,655,101,231.28/237,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,565.83

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