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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,389.48, 327,597.46 and 129,959.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,389.48, 327,597.46 and 129,959.18 is: 179,343.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,389.48 : 327,597.46 = 129,959.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,389.48/327,597.46 = 129,959.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,389.48x = 327,597.46 × 129,959.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,389.48x = 42,574,297,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,574,297,271.68/237,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,343.66

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