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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,296.08, 327,476.22 and 129,865.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,296.08, 327,476.22 and 129,865.98 is: 179,219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,296.08 : 327,476.22 = 129,865.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,296.08/327,476.22 = 129,865.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,296.08x = 327,476.22 × 129,865.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,296.08x = 42,528,020,978.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528,020,978.03/237,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,219.23

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