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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,327.28, 327,511.74 and 129,897.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,327.28, 327,511.74 and 129,897.34 is: 179,258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,327.28 : 327,511.74 = 129,897.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,327.28/327,511.74 = 129,897.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,327.28x = 327,511.74 × 129,897.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,327.28x = 42,542,903,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,542,903,844.77/237,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,258.38

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