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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,556.61, 327,828.20 and 130,130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,556.61, 327,828.20 and 130,130.51 is: 179,580.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,556.61 : 327,828.20 = 130,130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,556.61/327,828.20 = 130,130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,556.61x = 327,828.20 × 130,130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,556.61x = 42,660,450,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,660,450,858.38/237,556.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,580.15

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