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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,563.17, 327,837.26 and 130,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,563.17, 327,837.26 and 130,137.08 is: 179,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,563.17 : 327,837.26 = 130,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,563.17/327,837.26 = 130,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,563.17x = 327,837.26 × 130,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,563.17x = 42,663,782,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,663,782,417.76/237,563.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,589.21

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