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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,566.30, 327,841.58 and 130,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,566.30, 327,841.58 and 130,140.20 is: 179,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,566.30 : 327,841.58 = 130,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,566.30/327,841.58 = 130,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,566.30x = 327,841.58 × 130,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,566.30x = 42,665,368,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,368,789.52/237,566.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,593.52

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