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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,262.28, 327,421.94 and 129,832.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,262.28, 327,421.94 and 129,832.33 is: 179,168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,262.28 : 327,421.94 = 129,832.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,262.28/327,421.94 = 129,832.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,262.28x = 327,421.94 × 129,832.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,262.28x = 42,509,952,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,509,952,869.35/237,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,168.61

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