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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,334.79, 327,519.23 and 128,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,334.79, 327,519.23 and 128,436.60 is: 177,241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,334.79 : 327,519.23 = 128,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,334.79/327,519.23 = 128,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,334.79x = 327,519.23 × 128,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,334.79x = 42,065,456,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,065,456,335.82/237,334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,241.00

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