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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,552.81, 327,811.23 and 130,123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,552.81, 327,811.23 and 130,123.32 is: 179,563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,552.81 : 327,811.23 = 130,123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,552.81/327,811.23 = 130,123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,552.81x = 327,811.23 × 130,123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,552.81x = 42,655,885,580.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,655,885,580.88/237,552.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,563.80

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