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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,400.76, 327,603.18 and 129,968.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,400.76, 327,603.18 and 129,968.12 is: 179,350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,400.76 : 327,603.18 = 129,968.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,400.76/327,603.18 = 129,968.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,400.76x = 327,603.18 × 129,968.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,400.76x = 42,577,969,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,577,969,410.62/237,400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,350.60

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