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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,398.30, 327,613.56 and 129,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,398.30, 327,613.56 and 129,966.56 is: 179,355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,398.30 : 327,613.56 = 129,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,398.30/327,613.56 = 129,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,398.30x = 327,613.56 × 129,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,398.30x = 42,578,807,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,578,807,402.55/237,398.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,355.99

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