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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,595.96, 327,881.46 and 130,165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,595.96, 327,881.46 and 130,165.84 is: 179,628.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,595.96 : 327,881.46 = 130,165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,595.96/327,881.46 = 130,165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,595.96x = 327,881.46 × 130,165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,595.96x = 42,678,965,661.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,678,965,661.33/237,595.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,628.33

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