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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,569.42, 327,845.88 and 130,143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,569.42, 327,845.88 and 130,143.32 is: 179,597.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,569.42 : 327,845.88 = 130,143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,569.42/327,845.88 = 130,143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,569.42x = 327,845.88 × 130,143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,569.42x = 42,666,951,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,666,951,271.52/237,569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,597.83

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