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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,333.70, 327,520.62 and 129,904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,333.70, 327,520.62 and 129,904.30 is: 179,268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,333.70 : 327,520.62 = 129,904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,333.70/327,520.62 = 129,904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,333.70x = 327,520.62 × 129,904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,333.70x = 42,546,336,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,546,336,876.67/237,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,268.00

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