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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,585.77, 327,876.53 and 130,155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,585.77, 327,876.53 and 130,155.78 is: 179,619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,585.77 : 327,876.53 = 130,155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,585.77/327,876.53 = 130,155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,585.77x = 327,876.53 × 130,155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,585.77x = 42,675,025,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,675,025,505.84/237,585.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,619.45

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