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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,566.82, 327,842.27 and 130,140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,566.82, 327,842.27 and 130,140.67 is: 179,594.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,566.82 : 327,842.27 = 130,140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,566.82/327,842.27 = 130,140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,566.82x = 327,842.27 × 130,140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,566.82x = 42,665,612,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,612,021.42/237,566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,594.15

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