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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,575.70, 327,854.82 and 130,143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,575.70, 327,854.82 and 130,143.36 is: 179,598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,575.70 : 327,854.82 = 130,143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,575.70/327,854.82 = 130,143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,575.70x = 327,854.82 × 130,143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,575.70x = 42,668,127,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,668,127,867.00/237,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,598.03

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