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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,565.33, 327,840.22 and 130,139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,565.33, 327,840.22 and 130,139.19 is: 179,592.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,565.33 : 327,840.22 = 130,139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,565.33/327,840.22 = 130,139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,565.33x = 327,840.22 × 130,139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,565.33x = 42,664,858,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,664,858,878.35/237,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,592.11

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