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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,026.92, 327,097.11 and 129,596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,026.92, 327,097.11 and 129,596.92 is: 178,843.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,026.92 : 327,097.11 = 129,596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,026.92/327,097.11 = 129,596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,026.92x = 327,097.11 × 129,596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,026.92x = 42,390,777,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,390,777,996.90/237,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,843.73

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