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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,555.36, 327,812.40 and 130,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,555.36, 327,812.40 and 130,104 is: 179,535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,555.36 : 327,812.40 = 130,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,555.36/327,812.40 = 130,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,555.36x = 327,812.40 × 130,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,555.36x = 42,649,704,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649,704,489.60/237,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,535.85

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