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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,337.43, 327,512.97 and 129,886.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,337.43, 327,512.97 and 129,886.67 is: 179,236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,337.43 : 327,512.97 = 129,886.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,337.43/327,512.97 = 129,886.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,337.43x = 327,512.97 × 129,886.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,337.43x = 42,539,569,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,539,569,873.89/237,337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,236.67

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