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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,386.56, 327,582.88 and 129,961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,386.56, 327,582.88 and 129,961.12 is: 179,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,386.56 : 327,582.88 = 129,961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,386.56/327,582.88 = 129,961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,386.56x = 327,582.88 × 129,961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,386.56x = 42,573,037,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,573,037,977.63/237,386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,340.56

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