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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,392.20, 327,600.66 and 129,961.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,392.20, 327,600.66 and 129,961.27 is: 179,346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,392.20 : 327,600.66 = 129,961.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,392.20/327,600.66 = 129,961.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,392.20x = 327,600.66 × 129,961.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,392.20x = 42,575,397,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575,397,826.44/237,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,346.24

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