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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,576.17, 327,855.51 and 130,143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,576.17, 327,855.51 and 130,143.86 is: 179,598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,576.17 : 327,855.51 = 130,143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,576.17/327,855.51 = 130,143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,576.17x = 327,855.51 × 130,143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,576.17x = 42,668,381,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,668,381,593.67/237,576.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,598.74

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