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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,386, 327,593.40 and 129,956.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,386, 327,593.40 and 129,956.96 is: 179,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,386 : 327,593.40 = 129,956.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,386/327,593.40 = 129,956.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,386x = 327,593.40 × 129,956.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,386x = 42,573,042,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,573,042,380.06/237,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,341.00

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