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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,585.53, 327,867.05 and 130,162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,585.53, 327,867.05 and 130,162.25 is: 179,623.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,585.53 : 327,867.05 = 130,162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,585.53/327,867.05 = 130,162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,585.53x = 327,867.05 × 130,162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,585.53x = 42,675,910,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,675,910,638.72/237,585.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,623.36

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