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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,360.78, 327,558.30 and 129,937.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,360.78, 327,558.30 and 129,937.39 is: 179,313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,360.78 : 327,558.30 = 129,937.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,360.78/327,558.30 = 129,937.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,360.78x = 327,558.30 × 129,937.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,360.78x = 42,562,069,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,562,069,755.94/237,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,313.83

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