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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,263.28, 327,423.32 and 129,833.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,263.28, 327,423.32 and 129,833.33 is: 179,169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,263.28 : 327,423.32 = 129,833.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,263.28/327,423.32 = 129,833.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,263.28x = 327,423.32 × 129,833.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,263.28x = 42,510,459,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,510,459,955.26/237,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,169.99

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