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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,359.74, 327,556.20 and 129,928.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,359.74, 327,556.20 and 129,928.84 is: 179,301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,359.74 : 327,556.20 = 129,928.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,359.74/327,556.20 = 129,928.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,359.74x = 327,556.20 × 129,928.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,359.74x = 42,558,997,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,558,997,100.81/237,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,301.67

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