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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,336.52, 327,527.48 and 129,904.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,336.52, 327,527.48 and 129,904.25 is: 179,269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,336.52 : 327,527.48 = 129,904.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,336.52/327,527.48 = 129,904.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,336.52x = 327,527.48 × 129,904.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,336.52x = 42,547,211,072.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547,211,072.00/237,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,269.55

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