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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,583.57, 327,873.48 and 130,153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,583.57, 327,873.48 and 130,153.57 is: 179,616.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,583.57 : 327,873.48 = 130,153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,583.57/327,873.48 = 130,153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,583.57x = 327,873.48 × 130,153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,583.57x = 42,673,903,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673,903,930.32/237,583.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,616.39

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