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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,337.23, 327,524.31 and 129,906.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,337.23, 327,524.31 and 129,906.93 is: 179,270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,337.23 : 327,524.31 = 129,906.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,337.23/327,524.31 = 129,906.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,337.23x = 327,524.31 × 129,906.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,337.23x = 42,547,677,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547,677,612.47/237,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,270.98

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