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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,348.36, 327,541.23 and 129,925.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,348.36, 327,541.23 and 129,925.26 is: 179,297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,348.36 : 327,541.23 = 129,925.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,348.36/327,541.23 = 129,925.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,348.36x = 327,541.23 × 129,925.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,348.36x = 42,555,879,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,555,879,468.47/237,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,297.13

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