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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,565.27, 327,840.13 and 130,139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,565.27, 327,840.13 and 130,139.12 is: 179,592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,565.27 : 327,840.13 = 130,139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,565.27/327,840.13 = 130,139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,565.27x = 327,840.13 × 130,139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,565.27x = 42,664,826,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,664,826,958.93/237,565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,592.02

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