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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,334.70, 327,522 and 129,905.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,334.70, 327,522 and 129,905.30 is: 179,269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,334.70 : 327,522 = 129,905.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,334.70/327,522 = 129,905.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,334.70x = 327,522 × 129,905.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,334.70x = 42,546,843,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,546,843,666.60/237,334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,269.38

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