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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,356.31, 327,552.06 and 129,933.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,356.31, 327,552.06 and 129,933.14 is: 179,307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,356.31 : 327,552.06 = 129,933.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,356.31/327,552.06 = 129,933.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,356.31x = 327,552.06 × 129,933.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,356.31x = 42,559,866,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,559,866,031.51/237,356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,307.92

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