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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,562.38, 327,836.16 and 130,136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,562.38, 327,836.16 and 130,136.26 is: 179,588.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,562.38 : 327,836.16 = 130,136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,562.38/327,836.16 = 130,136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,562.38x = 327,836.16 × 130,136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,562.38x = 42,663,371,755.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,663,371,755.16/237,562.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,588.08

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