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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,561.38, 327,834.77 and 130,135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,561.38, 327,834.77 and 130,135.26 is: 179,586.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,561.38 : 327,834.77 = 130,135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,561.38/327,834.77 = 130,135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,561.38x = 327,834.77 × 130,135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,561.38x = 42,662,863,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,662,863,030.99/237,561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,586.69

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