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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,560.38, 327,833.39 and 130,134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,560.38, 327,833.39 and 130,134.26 is: 179,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,560.38 : 327,833.39 = 130,134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,560.38/327,833.39 = 130,134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,560.38x = 327,833.39 × 130,134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,560.38x = 42,662,356,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,662,356,755.86/237,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,585.32

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