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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,388.50, 327,596.07 and 129,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,388.50, 327,596.07 and 129,958.20 is: 179,342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,388.50 : 327,596.07 = 129,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,388.50/327,596.07 = 129,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,388.50x = 327,596.07 × 129,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,388.50x = 42,573,795,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,573,795,584.27/237,388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,342.28

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