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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,366.39, 327,569.22 and 129,946.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,366.39, 327,569.22 and 129,946.42 is: 179,328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,366.39 : 327,569.22 = 129,946.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,366.39/327,569.22 = 129,946.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,366.39x = 327,569.22 × 129,946.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,366.39x = 42,566,445,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,566,445,803.35/237,366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,328.02

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