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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,394.54, 327,603.99 and 129,963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,394.54, 327,603.99 and 129,963.70 is: 179,349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,394.54 : 327,603.99 = 129,963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,394.54/327,603.99 = 129,963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,394.54x = 327,603.99 × 129,963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,394.54x = 42,576,626,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,576,626,675.16/237,394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,349.65

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