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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,399.30, 327,614.94 and 129,967.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,399.30, 327,614.94 and 129,967.56 is: 179,357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,399.30 : 327,614.94 = 129,967.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,399.30/327,614.94 = 129,967.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,399.30x = 327,614.94 × 129,967.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,399.30x = 42,579,314,371.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,579,314,371.35/237,399.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,357.37

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