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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,263.04, 327,422.99 and 129,833.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,263.04, 327,422.99 and 129,833.07 is: 179,169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,263.04 : 327,422.99 = 129,833.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,263.04/327,422.99 = 129,833.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,263.04x = 327,422.99 × 129,833.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,263.04x = 42,510,331,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,510,331,331.11/237,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,169.63

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