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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,385, 327,592.02 and 129,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,385, 327,592.02 and 129,955.96 is: 179,339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,385 : 327,592.02 = 129,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,385/327,592.02 = 129,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,385x = 327,592.02 × 129,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,385x = 42,572,535,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,572,535,447.44/237,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,339.62

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