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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,573.69, 327,852.06 and 130,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,573.69, 327,852.06 and 130,141.36 is: 179,595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,573.69 : 327,852.06 = 130,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,573.69/327,852.06 = 130,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,573.69x = 327,852.06 × 130,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,573.69x = 42,667,112,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,667,112,967.20/237,573.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,595.28

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