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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,570.56, 327,847.35 and 130,140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,570.56, 327,847.35 and 130,140.55 is: 179,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,570.56 : 327,847.35 = 130,140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,570.56/327,847.35 = 130,140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,570.56x = 327,847.35 × 130,140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,570.56x = 42,666,234,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,666,234,445.04/237,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,593.95

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