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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,387.82, 327,594.63 and 129,957.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,387.82, 327,594.63 and 129,957.82 is: 179,341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,387.82 : 327,594.63 = 129,957.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,387.82/327,594.63 = 129,957.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,387.82x = 327,594.63 × 129,957.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,387.82x = 42,573,483,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,573,483,958.51/237,387.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,341.48

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