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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,366.57, 327,569.70 and 129,934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,366.57, 327,569.70 and 129,934.74 is: 179,312.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,366.57 : 327,569.70 = 129,934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,366.57/327,569.70 = 129,934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,366.57x = 327,569.70 × 129,934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,366.57x = 42,562,683,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,562,683,801.38/237,366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,312.04

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