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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,566.11, 327,841.29 and 130,139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,566.11, 327,841.29 and 130,139.96 is: 179,593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,566.11 : 327,841.29 = 130,139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,566.11/327,841.29 = 130,139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,566.11x = 327,841.29 × 130,139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,566.11x = 42,665,251,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,251,649.80/237,566.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,593.18

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