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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,332.70, 327,519.24 and 129,903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,332.70, 327,519.24 and 129,903.30 is: 179,266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,332.70 : 327,519.24 = 129,903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,332.70/327,519.24 = 129,903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,332.70x = 327,519.24 × 129,903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,332.70x = 42,545,830,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,545,830,089.49/237,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,266.62

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