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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,338.23, 327,525.69 and 129,907.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,338.23, 327,525.69 and 129,907.93 is: 179,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,338.23 : 327,525.69 = 129,907.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,338.23/327,525.69 = 129,907.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,338.23x = 327,525.69 × 129,907.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,338.23x = 42,548,184,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,548,184,409.72/237,338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,272.36

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