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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,395.43, 327,604.11 and 129,967.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,395.43, 327,604.11 and 129,967.27 is: 179,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,395.43 : 327,604.11 = 129,967.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,395.43/327,604.11 = 129,967.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,395.43x = 327,604.11 × 129,967.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,395.43x = 42,577,810,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,577,810,179.46/237,395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,353.96

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