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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,396.26, 327,612.57 and 129,965.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,396.26, 327,612.57 and 129,965.96 is: 179,356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,396.26 : 327,612.57 = 129,965.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,396.26/327,612.57 = 129,965.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,396.26x = 327,612.57 × 129,965.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,396.26x = 42,578,482,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,578,482,168.12/237,396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,356.16

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