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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,293.44, 327,461.88 and 129,861.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,293.44, 327,461.88 and 129,861.52 is: 179,207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,293.44 : 327,461.88 = 129,861.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,293.44/327,461.88 = 129,861.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,293.44x = 327,461.88 × 129,861.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,293.44x = 42,524,697,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,524,697,478.86/237,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,207.22

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