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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,263.05, 327,423 and 129,833.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,263.05, 327,423 and 129,833.10 is: 179,169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,263.05 : 327,423 = 129,833.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,263.05/327,423 = 129,833.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,263.05x = 327,423 × 129,833.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,263.05x = 42,510,343,101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,510,343,101.30/237,263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,169.67

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