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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,552.44, 327,822.40 and 130,126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,552.44, 327,822.40 and 130,126.32 is: 179,574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,552.44 : 327,822.40 = 130,126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,552.44/327,822.40 = 130,126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,552.44x = 327,822.40 × 130,126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,552.44x = 42,658,322,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,658,322,525.57/237,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,574.34

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