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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,586.25, 327,855.24 and 130,137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,586.25, 327,855.24 and 130,137.57 is: 179,582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,586.25 : 327,855.24 = 130,137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,586.25/327,855.24 = 130,137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,586.25x = 327,855.24 × 130,137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,586.25x = 42,666,284,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,666,284,245.37/237,586.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,582.30

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