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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,397.36, 327,612.24 and 129,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,397.36, 327,612.24 and 129,965.56 is: 179,354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,397.36 : 327,612.24 = 129,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,397.36/327,612.24 = 129,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,397.36x = 327,612.24 × 129,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,397.36x = 42,578,308,234.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,578,308,234.45/237,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,354.60

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