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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,341.61, 327,534.51 and 129,909.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,341.61, 327,534.51 and 129,909.33 is: 179,276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,341.61 : 327,534.51 = 129,909.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,341.61/327,534.51 = 129,909.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,341.61x = 327,534.51 × 129,909.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,341.61x = 42,549,788,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,549,788,745.98/237,341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,276.57

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