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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,582.57, 327,872.10 and 130,152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,582.57, 327,872.10 and 130,152.57 is: 179,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,582.57 : 327,872.10 = 130,152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,582.57/327,872.10 = 130,152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,582.57x = 327,872.10 × 130,152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,582.57x = 42,673,396,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673,396,446.30/237,582.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,615.01

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