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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,580.31, 327,869.00 and 130,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,580.31, 327,869.00 and 130,150.32 is: 179,611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,580.31 : 327,869.00 = 130,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,580.31/327,869.00 = 130,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,580.31x = 327,869.00 × 130,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,580.31x = 42,672,254,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672,254,617.33/237,580.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,611.92

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