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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,213.62, 327,355.58 and 129,783.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,213.62, 327,355.58 and 129,783.32 is: 179,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,213.62 : 327,355.58 = 129,783.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,213.62/327,355.58 = 129,783.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,213.62x = 327,355.58 × 129,783.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,213.62x = 42,485,291,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,485,291,707.23/237,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,101.40

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