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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,365.57, 327,568.32 and 129,933.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,365.57, 327,568.32 and 129,933.74 is: 179,310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,365.57 : 327,568.32 = 129,933.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,365.57/327,568.32 = 129,933.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,365.57x = 327,568.32 × 129,933.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,365.57x = 42,562,177,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,562,177,742.04/237,365.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,310.66

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