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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,337.61, 327,528.98 and 129,905.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,337.61, 327,528.98 and 129,905.33 is: 179,271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,337.61 : 327,528.98 = 129,905.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,337.61/327,528.98 = 129,905.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,337.61x = 327,528.98 × 129,905.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,337.61x = 42,547,760,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547,760,231.46/237,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,271.04

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