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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,587.25, 327,856.62 and 130,138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,587.25, 327,856.62 and 130,138.57 is: 179,583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,587.25 : 327,856.62 = 130,138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,587.25/327,856.62 = 130,138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,587.25x = 327,856.62 × 130,138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,587.25x = 42,666,791,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,666,791,691.83/237,587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,583.68

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