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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,336.41, 327,524.61 and 129,913.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,336.41, 327,524.61 and 129,913.25 is: 179,280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,336.41 : 327,524.61 = 129,913.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,336.41/327,524.61 = 129,913.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,336.41x = 327,524.61 × 129,913.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,336.41x = 42,549,784,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,549,784,902.46/237,336.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,280.48

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