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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,404.07, 327,605.18 and 129,953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,404.07, 327,605.18 and 129,953.52 is: 179,329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,404.07 : 327,605.18 = 129,953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,404.07/327,605.18 = 129,953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,404.07x = 327,605.18 × 129,953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,404.07x = 42,573,445,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,573,445,661.47/237,404.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,329.05

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