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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,033, 327,105.54 and 129,603.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,033, 327,105.54 and 129,603.87 is: 178,853.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,033 : 327,105.54 = 129,603.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,033/327,105.54 = 129,603.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,033x = 327,105.54 × 129,603.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,033x = 42,394,143,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,394,143,882.44/237,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,853.34

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