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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,558.56, 327,830.86 and 130,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,558.56, 327,830.86 and 130,132.44 is: 179,582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,558.56 : 327,830.86 = 130,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,558.56/327,830.86 = 130,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,558.56x = 327,830.86 × 130,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,558.56x = 42,661,429,719.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,661,429,719.10/237,558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,582.79

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