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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,579.88, 327,868.38 and 130,149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,579.88, 327,868.38 and 130,149.88 is: 179,611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,579.88 : 327,868.38 = 130,149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,579.88/327,868.38 = 130,149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,579.88x = 327,868.38 × 130,149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,579.88x = 42,672,030,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672,030,312.79/237,579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,611.30

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