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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,383.32, 327,588.42 and 129,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,383.32, 327,588.42 and 129,953.32 is: 179,335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,383.32 : 327,588.42 = 129,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,383.32/327,588.42 = 129,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,383.32x = 327,588.42 × 129,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,383.32x = 42,571,202,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,571,202,772.55/237,383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,335.27

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