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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,552.06, 327,810.20 and 130,122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,552.06, 327,810.20 and 130,122.57 is: 179,562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,552.06 : 327,810.20 = 130,122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,552.06/327,810.20 = 130,122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,552.06x = 327,810.20 × 130,122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,552.06x = 42,655,505,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,655,505,045.60/237,552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,562.77

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