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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,587.45, 327,870.72 and 130,161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,587.45, 327,870.72 and 130,161.33 is: 179,622.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,587.45 : 327,870.72 = 130,161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,587.45/327,870.72 = 130,161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,587.45x = 327,870.72 × 130,161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,587.45x = 42,676,088,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,676,088,983.26/237,587.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,622.66

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