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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,266.93, 327,428.34 and 129,836.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,266.93, 327,428.34 and 129,836.97 is: 179,175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,266.93 : 327,428.34 = 129,836.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,266.93/327,428.34 = 129,836.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,266.93x = 327,428.34 × 129,836.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,266.93x = 42,512,303,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,512,303,557.73/237,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,175.01

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