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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,191.53, 327,323.14 and 129,759.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,191.53, 327,323.14 and 129,759.61 is: 179,067.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,191.53 : 327,323.14 = 129,759.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,191.53/327,323.14 = 129,759.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,191.53x = 327,323.14 × 129,759.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,191.53x = 42,473,322,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,473,322,990.38/237,191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,067.62

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