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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,549.55, 327,818.45 and 130,123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,549.55, 327,818.45 and 130,123.45 is: 179,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,549.55 : 327,818.45 = 130,123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,549.55/327,818.45 = 130,123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,549.55x = 327,818.45 × 130,123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,549.55x = 42,656,867,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656,867,687.65/237,549.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,570.40

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