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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,571.40, 327,848.64 and 130,145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,571.40, 327,848.64 and 130,145.32 is: 179,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,571.40 : 327,848.64 = 130,145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,571.40/327,848.64 = 130,145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,571.40x = 327,848.64 × 130,145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,571.40x = 42,667,966,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,667,966,164.36/237,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,600.60

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