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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,580.13, 327,868.74 and 130,150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,580.13, 327,868.74 and 130,150.13 is: 179,611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,580.13 : 327,868.74 = 130,150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,580.13/327,868.74 = 130,150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,580.13x = 327,868.74 × 130,150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,580.13x = 42,672,157,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672,157,494.59/237,580.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,611.64

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