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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,394.48, 327,604.36 and 129,964.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,394.48, 327,604.36 and 129,964.18 is: 179,350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,394.48 : 327,604.36 = 129,964.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,394.48/327,604.36 = 129,964.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,394.48x = 327,604.36 × 129,964.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,394.48x = 42,576,832,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,576,832,011.82/237,394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,350.56

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