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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,548.55, 327,817.07 and 130,122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,548.55, 327,817.07 and 130,122.45 is: 179,569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,548.55 : 327,817.07 = 130,122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,548.55/327,817.07 = 130,122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,548.55x = 327,817.07 × 130,122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,548.55x = 42,656,360,869.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656,360,869.51/237,548.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,569.02

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