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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,554.61, 327,825.44 and 130,128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,554.61, 327,825.44 and 130,128.51 is: 179,577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,554.61 : 327,825.44 = 130,128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,554.61/327,825.44 = 130,128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,554.61x = 327,825.44 × 130,128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,554.61x = 42,659,436,047.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,659,436,047.29/237,554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,577.39

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