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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,550.55, 327,819.83 and 130,124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,550.55, 327,819.83 and 130,124.45 is: 179,571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,550.55 : 327,819.83 = 130,124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,550.55/327,819.83 = 130,124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,550.55x = 327,819.83 × 130,124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,550.55x = 42,657,375,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,657,375,077.84/237,550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,571.78

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