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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,589.25, 327,859.38 and 130,140.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,589.25, 327,859.38 and 130,140.59 is: 179,586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,589.25 : 327,859.38 = 130,140.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,589.25/327,859.38 = 130,140.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,589.25x = 327,859.38 × 130,140.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,589.25x = 42,667,811,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,667,811,510.94/237,589.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,586.46

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