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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,546, 327,797.82 and 130,117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,546, 327,797.82 and 130,117.32 is: 179,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,546 : 327,797.82 = 130,117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,546/327,797.82 = 130,117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,546x = 327,797.82 × 130,117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,546x = 42,652,173,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,652,173,840.24/237,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,553.32

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