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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,196.96, 327,326.88 and 129,766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,196.96, 327,326.88 and 129,766.72 is: 179,075.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,196.96 : 327,326.88 = 129,766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,196.96/327,326.88 = 129,766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,196.96x = 327,326.88 × 129,766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,196.96x = 42,476,135,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,476,135,585.43/237,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,075.38

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