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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,396.30, 327,610.80 and 129,964.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,396.30, 327,610.80 and 129,964.56 is: 179,353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,396.30 : 327,610.80 = 129,964.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,396.30/327,610.80 = 129,964.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,396.30x = 327,610.80 × 129,964.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,396.30x = 42,577,793,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,577,793,473.25/237,396.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,353.23

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