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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,193.97, 327,327.53 and 129,764.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,193.97, 327,327.53 and 129,764.03 is: 179,074.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,193.97 : 327,327.53 = 129,764.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,193.97/327,327.53 = 129,764.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,193.97x = 327,327.53 × 129,764.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,193.97x = 42,475,337,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,475,337,867.21/237,193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,074.27

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