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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,576.96, 327,855.60 and 130,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,576.96, 327,855.60 and 130,147.20 is: 179,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,576.96 : 327,855.60 = 130,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,576.96/327,855.60 = 130,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,576.96x = 327,855.60 × 130,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,576.96x = 42,669,488,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,669,488,344.32/237,576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,602.80

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