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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,559.36, 327,817.92 and 130,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,559.36, 327,817.92 and 130,108 is: 179,541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,559.36 : 327,817.92 = 130,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,559.36/327,817.92 = 130,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,559.36x = 327,817.92 × 130,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,559.36x = 42,651,733,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651,733,935.36/237,559.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,541.37

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