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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,579.56, 327,867.95 and 130,149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,579.56, 327,867.95 and 130,149.56 is: 179,610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,579.56 : 327,867.95 = 130,149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,579.56/327,867.95 = 130,149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,579.56x = 327,867.95 × 130,149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,579.56x = 42,671,870,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,671,870,575.65/237,579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,610.86

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