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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,571.58, 327,849.82 and 130,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,571.58, 327,849.82 and 130,139.30 is: 179,592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,571.58 : 327,849.82 = 130,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,571.58/327,849.82 = 130,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,571.58x = 327,849.82 × 130,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,571.58x = 42,666,146,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,666,146,079.93/237,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,592.80

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