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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,338.43, 327,514.35 and 129,887.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,338.43, 327,514.35 and 129,887.67 is: 179,238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,338.43 : 327,514.35 = 129,887.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,338.43/327,514.35 = 129,887.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,338.43x = 327,514.35 × 129,887.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,338.43x = 42,540,075,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,540,075,813.06/237,338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,238.04

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