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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,611.43, 327,903.78 and 130,185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,611.43, 327,903.78 and 130,185.54 is: 179,656.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,611.43 : 327,903.78 = 130,185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,611.43/327,903.78 = 130,185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,611.43x = 327,903.78 × 130,185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,611.43x = 42,688,330,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,688,330,667.34/237,611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,656.05

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