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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,578.38, 327,866.32 and 130,148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,578.38, 327,866.32 and 130,148.38 is: 179,609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,578.38 : 327,866.32 = 130,148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,578.38/327,866.32 = 130,148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,578.38x = 327,866.32 × 130,148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,578.38x = 42,671,268,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,671,268,114.49/237,578.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,609.23

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