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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,561.93, 327,826.71 and 130,132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,561.93, 327,826.71 and 130,132.98 is: 179,578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,561.93 : 327,826.71 = 130,132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,561.93/327,826.71 = 130,132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,561.93x = 327,826.71 × 130,132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,561.93x = 42,661,066,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,661,066,695.90/237,561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,578.72

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