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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,548.92, 327,817.92 and 130,119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,548.92, 327,817.92 and 130,119.16 is: 179,564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,548.92 : 327,817.92 = 130,119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,548.92/327,817.92 = 130,119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,548.92x = 327,817.92 × 130,119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,548.92x = 42,655,392,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,655,392,383.35/237,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,564.67

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