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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,336.48, 327,524.45 and 129,907.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,336.48, 327,524.45 and 129,907.06 is: 179,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,336.48 : 327,524.45 = 129,907.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,336.48/327,524.45 = 129,907.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,336.48x = 327,524.45 × 129,907.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,336.48x = 42,547,736,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547,736,909.27/237,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,271.80

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