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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,223.83, 327,365.97 and 129,792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,223.83, 327,365.97 and 129,792.32 is: 179,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,223.83 : 327,365.97 = 129,792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,223.83/327,365.97 = 129,792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,223.83x = 327,365.97 × 129,792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,223.83x = 42,489,587,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,489,587,098.52/237,223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,111.80

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