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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,593.76, 327,867.68 and 130,164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,593.76, 327,867.68 and 130,164.32 is: 179,620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,593.76 : 327,867.68 = 130,164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,593.76/327,867.68 = 130,164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,593.76x = 327,867.68 × 130,164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,593.76x = 42,676,673,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,676,673,617.18/237,593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,620.35

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