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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,575.44, 327,854.24 and 130,149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,575.44, 327,854.24 and 130,149.36 is: 179,606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,575.44 : 327,854.24 = 130,149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,575.44/327,854.24 = 130,149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,575.44x = 327,854.24 × 130,149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,575.44x = 42,670,019,509.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,670,019,509.29/237,575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,606.19

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