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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,357.88, 327,555.75 and 129,928.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,357.88, 327,555.75 and 129,928.84 is: 179,302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,357.88 : 327,555.75 = 129,928.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,357.88/327,555.75 = 129,928.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,357.88x = 327,555.75 × 129,928.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,357.88x = 42,558,938,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,558,938,632.83/237,357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,302.83

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