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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,584.03, 327,864.98 and 130,160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,584.03, 327,864.98 and 130,160.75 is: 179,621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,584.03 : 327,864.98 = 130,160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,584.03/327,864.98 = 130,160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,584.03x = 327,864.98 × 130,160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,584.03x = 42,675,150,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,675,150,381.61/237,584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,621.30

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