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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,337.91, 327,526.68 and 129,914.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,337.91, 327,526.68 and 129,914.75 is: 179,282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,337.91 : 327,526.68 = 129,914.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,337.91/327,526.68 = 129,914.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,337.91x = 327,526.68 × 129,914.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,337.91x = 42,550,545,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,550,545,112.90/237,337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,282.55

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