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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,360.03, 327,557.26 and 129,936.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,360.03, 327,557.26 and 129,936.64 is: 179,312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,360.03 : 327,557.26 = 129,936.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,360.03/327,557.26 = 129,936.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,360.03x = 327,557.26 × 129,936.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,360.03x = 42,561,689,772.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,561,689,772.01/237,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,312.79

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