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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,363.26, 327,561.71 and 129,933.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,363.26, 327,561.71 and 129,933.36 is: 179,308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,363.26 : 327,561.71 = 129,933.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,363.26/327,561.71 = 129,933.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,363.26x = 327,561.71 × 129,933.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,363.26x = 42,561,192,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,561,192,937.98/237,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,308.26

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