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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,396.74, 327,607.58 and 129,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,396.74, 327,607.58 and 129,973.60 is: 179,363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,396.74 : 327,607.58 = 129,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,396.74/327,607.58 = 129,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,396.74x = 327,607.58 × 129,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,396.74x = 42,580,334,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,580,334,271.98/237,396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,363.60

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