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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,393.54, 327,602.61 and 129,962.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,393.54, 327,602.61 and 129,962.70 is: 179,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,393.54 : 327,602.61 = 129,962.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,393.54/327,602.61 = 129,962.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,393.54x = 327,602.61 × 129,962.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,393.54x = 42,576,119,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,576,119,722.65/237,393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,348.27

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