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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,549.48, 327,818.36 and 130,121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,549.48, 327,818.36 and 130,121.28 is: 179,567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,549.48 : 327,818.36 = 130,121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,549.48/327,818.36 = 130,121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,549.48x = 327,818.36 × 130,121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,549.48x = 42,656,144,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656,144,610.70/237,549.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,567.41

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