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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,385.32, 327,591.18 and 129,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,385.32, 327,591.18 and 129,955.32 is: 179,338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,385.32 : 327,591.18 = 129,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,385.32/327,591.18 = 129,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,385.32x = 327,591.18 × 129,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,385.32x = 42,572,216,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,572,216,626.08/237,385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,338.03

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