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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,567.03, 327,842.56 and 130,140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,567.03, 327,842.56 and 130,140.91 is: 179,594.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,567.03 : 327,842.56 = 130,140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,567.03/327,842.56 = 130,140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,567.03x = 327,842.56 × 130,140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,567.03x = 42,665,729,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,729,095.13/237,567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,594.49

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