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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,365.60, 327,567.65 and 129,933.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,365.60, 327,567.65 and 129,933.32 is: 179,309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,365.60 : 327,567.65 = 129,933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,365.60/327,567.65 = 129,933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,365.60x = 327,567.65 × 129,933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,365.60x = 42,561,950,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,561,950,001.59/237,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,309.68

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