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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,366.89, 327,569.91 and 129,946.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,366.89, 327,569.91 and 129,946.92 is: 179,328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,366.89 : 327,569.91 = 129,946.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,366.89/327,569.91 = 129,946.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,366.89x = 327,569.91 × 129,946.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,366.89x = 42,566,700,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,566,700,889.18/237,366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,328.72

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