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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,368.39, 327,571.98 and 129,948.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,368.39, 327,571.98 and 129,948.42 is: 179,330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,368.39 : 327,571.98 = 129,948.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,368.39/327,571.98 = 129,948.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,368.39x = 327,571.98 × 129,948.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,368.39x = 42,567,461,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,567,461,237.27/237,368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,330.79

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