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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,395.76, 327,596.28 and 129,963.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,395.76, 327,596.28 and 129,963.12 is: 179,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,395.76 : 327,596.28 = 129,963.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,395.76/327,596.28 = 129,963.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,395.76x = 327,596.28 × 129,963.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,395.76x = 42,575,434,649.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575,434,649.19/237,395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,343.70

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