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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,391.44, 327,607.92 and 129,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,391.44, 327,607.92 and 129,961.44 is: 179,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,391.44 : 327,607.92 = 129,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,391.44/327,607.92 = 129,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,391.44x = 327,607.92 × 129,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,391.44x = 42,576,397,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,576,397,038.60/237,391.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,351.02

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