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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,344.82, 327,536.20 and 129,921.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,344.82, 327,536.20 and 129,921.64 is: 179,292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,344.82 : 327,536.20 = 129,921.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,344.82/327,536.20 = 129,921.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,344.82x = 327,536.20 × 129,921.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,344.82x = 42,554,040,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,554,040,263.37/237,344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,292.05

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