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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,388.56, 327,585.64 and 129,963.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,388.56, 327,585.64 and 129,963.12 is: 179,343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,388.56 : 327,585.64 = 129,963.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,388.56/327,585.64 = 129,963.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,388.56x = 327,585.64 × 129,963.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,388.56x = 42,574,051,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,574,051,841.60/237,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,343.32

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