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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,263.37, 327,423.42 and 129,833.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,263.37, 327,423.42 and 129,833.42 is: 179,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,263.37 : 327,423.42 = 129,833.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,263.37/327,423.42 = 129,833.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,263.37x = 327,423.42 × 129,833.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,263.37x = 42,510,500,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,510,500,769.58/237,263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,170.10

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