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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,366.26, 327,565.85 and 129,936.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,366.26, 327,565.85 and 129,936.36 is: 179,312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,366.26 : 327,565.85 = 129,936.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,366.26/327,565.85 = 129,936.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,366.26x = 327,565.85 × 129,936.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,366.26x = 42,562,714,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,562,714,209.31/237,366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,312.40

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