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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,581.31, 327,862.35 and 130,155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,581.31, 327,862.35 and 130,155.24 is: 179,614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,581.31 : 327,862.35 = 130,155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,581.31/327,862.35 = 130,155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,581.31x = 327,862.35 × 130,155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,581.31x = 42,673,002,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673,002,851.21/237,581.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,614.31

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