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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,263.79, 327,424.01 and 129,833.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,263.79, 327,424.01 and 129,833.84 is: 179,170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,263.79 : 327,424.01 = 129,833.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,263.79/327,424.01 = 129,833.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,263.79x = 327,424.01 × 129,833.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,263.79x = 42,510,714,240.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,510,714,240.21/237,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,170.68

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