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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,598.99, 327,886.59 and 130,172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,598.99, 327,886.59 and 130,172.83 is: 179,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,598.99 : 327,886.59 = 130,172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,598.99/327,886.59 = 130,172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,598.99x = 327,886.59 × 130,172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,598.99x = 42,681,925,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,681,925,339.35/237,598.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,638.50

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