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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,567.53, 327,843.25 and 130,141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,567.53, 327,843.25 and 130,141.41 is: 179,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,567.53 : 327,843.25 = 130,141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,567.53/327,843.25 = 130,141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,567.53x = 327,843.25 × 130,141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,567.53x = 42,665,982,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,982,813.98/237,567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,595.18

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