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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,364.26, 327,562.20 and 129,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,364.26, 327,562.20 and 129,934.32 is: 179,309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,364.26 : 327,562.20 = 129,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,364.26/327,562.20 = 129,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,364.26x = 327,562.20 × 129,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,364.26x = 42,561,571,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,561,571,714.70/237,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,309.10

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