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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,380.79, 327,593.22 and 129,950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,380.79, 327,593.22 and 129,950.82 is: 179,336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,380.79 : 327,593.22 = 129,950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,380.79/327,593.22 = 129,950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,380.79x = 327,593.22 × 129,950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,380.79x = 42,571,007,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,571,007,565.44/237,380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,336.36

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