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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,361.86, 327,562.47 and 129,929.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,361.86, 327,562.47 and 129,929.58 is: 179,304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,361.86 : 327,562.47 = 129,929.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,361.86/327,562.47 = 129,929.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,361.86x = 327,562.47 × 129,929.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,361.86x = 42,560,054,150.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,560,054,150.86/237,361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,304.52

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