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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,586.08, 327,851.52 and 130,138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,586.08, 327,851.52 and 130,138.72 is: 179,581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,586.08 : 327,851.52 = 130,138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,586.08/327,851.52 = 130,138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,586.08x = 327,851.52 × 130,138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,586.08x = 42,666,177,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,666,177,162.85/237,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,581.97

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