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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,243.96, 327,382.56 and 129,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,243.96, 327,382.56 and 129,792.60 is: 179,106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,243.96 : 327,382.56 = 129,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,243.96/327,382.56 = 129,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,243.96x = 327,382.56 × 129,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,243.96x = 42,491,833,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,491,833,657.06/237,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,106.07

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