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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,553.81, 327,812.61 and 130,124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,553.81, 327,812.61 and 130,124.32 is: 179,565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,553.81 : 327,812.61 = 130,124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,553.81/327,812.61 = 130,124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,553.81x = 327,812.61 × 130,124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,553.81x = 42,656,392,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656,392,963.68/237,553.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,565.18

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