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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,386.82, 327,593.25 and 129,956.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,386.82, 327,593.25 and 129,956.82 is: 179,340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,386.82 : 327,593.25 = 129,956.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,386.82/327,593.25 = 129,956.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,386.82x = 327,593.25 × 129,956.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,386.82x = 42,572,977,023.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,572,977,023.47/237,386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,340.10

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