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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,223.33, 327,365.28 and 129,791.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,223.33, 327,365.28 and 129,791.82 is: 179,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,223.33 : 327,365.28 = 129,791.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,223.33/327,365.28 = 129,791.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,223.33x = 327,365.28 × 129,791.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,223.33x = 42,489,335,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,489,335,496.01/237,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,111.12

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