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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,333.57, 327,520.73 and 129,910.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,333.57, 327,520.73 and 129,910.41 is: 179,276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,333.57 : 327,520.73 = 129,910.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,333.57/327,520.73 = 129,910.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,333.57x = 327,520.73 × 129,910.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,333.57x = 42,548,351,668.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,548,351,668.25/237,333.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,276.58

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