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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,584.32, 327,866.50 and 130,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,584.32, 327,866.50 and 130,158.24 is: 179,618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,584.32 : 327,866.50 = 130,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,584.32/327,866.50 = 130,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,584.32x = 327,866.50 × 130,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,584.32x = 42,674,526,594.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,674,526,594.96/237,584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,618.45

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