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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,583.31, 327,865.11 and 130,157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,583.31, 327,865.11 and 130,157.24 is: 179,617.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,583.31 : 327,865.11 = 130,157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,583.31/327,865.11 = 130,157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,583.31x = 327,865.11 × 130,157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,583.31x = 42,674,017,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,674,017,809.90/237,583.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,617.07

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