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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,368.76, 327,559.02 and 129,936.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,368.76, 327,559.02 and 129,936.12 is: 179,306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,368.76 : 327,559.02 = 129,936.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,368.76/327,559.02 = 129,936.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,368.76x = 327,559.02 × 129,936.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,368.76x = 42,561,748,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,561,748,129.80/237,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,306.44

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