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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,405.36, 327,623.28 and 129,973.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,405.36, 327,623.28 and 129,973.56 is: 179,365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,405.36 : 327,623.28 = 129,973.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,405.36/327,623.28 = 129,973.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,405.36x = 327,623.28 × 129,973.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,405.36x = 42,582,364,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,582,364,040.48/237,405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,365.64

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