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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,553.61, 327,824.06 and 130,127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,553.61, 327,824.06 and 130,127.51 is: 179,576.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,553.61 : 327,824.06 = 130,127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,553.61/327,824.06 = 130,127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,553.61x = 327,824.06 × 130,127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,553.61x = 42,658,929,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,658,929,546.78/237,553.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,576.01

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