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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,395.73, 327,606.20 and 129,972.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,395.73, 327,606.20 and 129,972.59 is: 179,362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,395.73 : 327,606.20 = 129,972.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,395.73/327,606.20 = 129,972.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,395.73x = 327,606.20 × 129,972.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,395.73x = 42,579,826,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,579,826,314.06/237,395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,362.22

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