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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,339.48, 327,528.59 and 129,910.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,339.48, 327,528.59 and 129,910.06 is: 179,275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,339.48 : 327,528.59 = 129,910.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,339.48/327,528.59 = 129,910.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,339.48x = 327,528.59 × 129,910.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,339.48x = 42,549,258,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,549,258,778.62/237,339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,275.94

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