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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,582.31, 327,863.73 and 130,156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,582.31, 327,863.73 and 130,156.24 is: 179,615.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,582.31 : 327,863.73 = 130,156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,582.31/327,863.73 = 130,156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,582.31x = 327,863.73 × 130,156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,582.31x = 42,673,510,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673,510,329.18/237,582.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,615.69

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