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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,263.03, 327,422.98 and 129,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,263.03, 327,422.98 and 129,833.08 is: 179,169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,263.03 : 327,422.98 = 129,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,263.03/327,422.98 = 129,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,263.03x = 327,422.98 × 129,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,263.03x = 42,510,332,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,510,332,813.04/237,263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,169.64

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