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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,113.34, 327,211.83 and 129,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,113.34, 327,211.83 and 129,683.04 is: 178,960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,113.34 : 327,211.83 = 129,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,113.34/327,211.83 = 129,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,113.34x = 327,211.83 × 129,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,113.34x = 42,433,824,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,433,824,838.36/237,113.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,960.09

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