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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,404.23, 327,618.80 and 129,984.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,404.23, 327,618.80 and 129,984.26 is: 179,378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,404.23 : 327,618.80 = 129,984.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,404.23/327,618.80 = 129,984.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,404.23x = 327,618.80 × 129,984.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,404.23x = 42,585,287,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,585,287,687.95/237,404.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,378.81

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