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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,560.76, 327,830.94 and 130,129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,560.76, 327,830.94 and 130,129.56 is: 179,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,560.76 : 327,830.94 = 130,129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,560.76/327,830.94 = 130,129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,560.76x = 327,830.94 × 130,129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,560.76x = 42,660,495,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,660,495,976.59/237,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,577.20

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