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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,365.89, 327,568.53 and 129,945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,365.89, 327,568.53 and 129,945.92 is: 179,327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,365.89 : 327,568.53 = 129,945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,365.89/327,568.53 = 129,945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,365.89x = 327,568.53 × 129,945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,365.89x = 42,566,192,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,566,192,356.06/237,365.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,327.34

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