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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,337.48, 327,525.83 and 129,908.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,337.48, 327,525.83 and 129,908.06 is: 179,273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,337.48 : 327,525.83 = 129,908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,337.48/327,525.83 = 129,908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,337.48x = 327,525.83 × 129,908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,337.48x = 42,548,245,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,548,245,175.19/237,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,273.18

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