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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,563.38, 327,837.54 and 130,137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,563.38, 327,837.54 and 130,137.26 is: 179,589.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,563.38 : 327,837.54 = 130,137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,563.38/327,837.54 = 130,137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,563.38x = 327,837.54 × 130,137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,563.38x = 42,663,879,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,663,879,180.74/237,563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,589.46

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