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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,336.11, 327,526.91 and 129,903.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,336.11, 327,526.91 and 129,903.84 is: 179,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,336.11 : 327,526.91 = 129,903.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,336.11/327,526.91 = 129,903.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,336.11x = 327,526.91 × 129,903.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,336.11x = 42,547,001,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547,001,025.18/237,336.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,268.97

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