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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,379.05, 327,586.95 and 129,947.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,379.05, 327,586.95 and 129,947.27 is: 179,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,379.05 : 327,586.95 = 129,947.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,379.05/327,586.95 = 129,947.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,379.05x = 327,586.95 × 129,947.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,379.05x = 42,569,028,202.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,569,028,202.19/237,379.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,329.34

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