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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,382.56, 327,587.39 and 129,951.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,382.56, 327,587.39 and 129,951.65 is: 179,332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,382.56 : 327,587.39 = 129,951.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,382.56/327,587.39 = 129,951.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,382.56x = 327,587.39 × 129,951.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,382.56x = 42,570,522,506.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,570,522,506.22/237,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,332.98

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