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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,592.44, 327,878.75 and 130,162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,592.44, 327,878.75 and 130,162.55 is: 179,624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,592.44 : 327,878.75 = 130,162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,592.44/327,878.75 = 130,162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,592.44x = 327,878.75 × 130,162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,592.44x = 42,677,532,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,677,532,876.83/237,592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,624.96

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