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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,185.28, 327,314.52 and 129,753.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,185.28, 327,314.52 and 129,753.36 is: 179,059.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,185.28 : 327,314.52 = 129,753.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,185.28/327,314.52 = 129,753.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,185.28x = 327,314.52 × 129,753.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,185.28x = 42,470,158,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,470,158,746.79/237,185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,059.00

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