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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,263.43, 327,423.46 and 129,833.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,263.43, 327,423.46 and 129,833.43 is: 179,170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,263.43 : 327,423.46 = 129,833.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,263.43/327,423.46 = 129,833.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,263.43x = 327,423.46 × 129,833.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,263.43x = 42,510,510,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,510,510,874.27/237,263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,170.09

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