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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,395.26, 327,611.19 and 129,964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,395.26, 327,611.19 and 129,964.96 is: 179,354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,395.26 : 327,611.19 = 129,964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,395.26/327,611.19 = 129,964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,395.26x = 327,611.19 × 129,964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,395.26x = 42,577,975,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,577,975,203.90/237,395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,354.78

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