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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,569.56, 327,845.97 and 130,139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,569.56, 327,845.97 and 130,139.55 is: 179,592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,569.56 : 327,845.97 = 130,139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,569.56/327,845.97 = 130,139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,569.56x = 327,845.97 × 130,139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,569.56x = 42,665,727,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,727,005.11/237,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,592.57

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