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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,395.30, 327,603.94 and 129,967.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,395.30, 327,603.94 and 129,967.14 is: 179,353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,395.30 : 327,603.94 = 129,967.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,395.30/327,603.94 = 129,967.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,395.30x = 327,603.94 × 129,967.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,395.30x = 42,577,746,809.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,577,746,809.61/237,395.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,353.79

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