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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,566.88, 327,830.56 and 130,137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,566.88, 327,830.56 and 130,137.28 is: 179,583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,566.88 : 327,830.56 = 130,137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,566.88/327,830.56 = 130,137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,566.88x = 327,830.56 × 130,137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,566.88x = 42,662,977,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,662,977,379.28/237,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,583.02

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