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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,343.06, 327,520.73 and 129,892.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,343.06, 327,520.73 and 129,892.30 is: 179,244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,343.06 : 327,520.73 = 129,892.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,343.06/327,520.73 = 129,892.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,343.06x = 327,520.73 × 129,892.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,343.06x = 42,542,420,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,542,420,917.38/237,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,244.43

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