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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,219.33, 327,359.76 and 129,787.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,219.33, 327,359.76 and 129,787.82 is: 179,105.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,219.33 : 327,359.76 = 129,787.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,219.33/327,359.76 = 129,787.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,219.33x = 327,359.76 × 129,787.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,219.33x = 42,487,307,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,487,307,969.32/237,219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,105.59

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