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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,571.18, 327,848.61 and 130,138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,571.18, 327,848.61 and 130,138.85 is: 179,591.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,571.18 : 327,848.61 = 130,138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,571.18/327,848.61 = 130,138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,571.18x = 327,848.61 × 130,138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,571.18x = 42,665,842,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,842,387.14/237,571.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,591.83

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