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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,367.38, 327,567.89 and 129,947.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,367.38, 327,567.89 and 129,947.41 is: 179,327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,367.38 : 327,567.89 = 129,947.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,367.38/327,567.89 = 129,947.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,367.38x = 327,567.89 × 129,947.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,367.38x = 42,566,597,436.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,566,597,436.01/237,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,327.92

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