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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,335.61, 327,526.22 and 129,903.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,335.61, 327,526.22 and 129,903.33 is: 179,268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,335.61 : 327,526.22 = 129,903.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,335.61/327,526.22 = 129,903.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,335.61x = 327,526.22 × 129,903.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,335.61x = 42,546,747,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,546,747,279.91/237,335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,268.28

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