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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,406.02, 327,621.26 and 129,986.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,406.02, 327,621.26 and 129,986.05 is: 179,381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,406.02 : 327,621.26 = 129,986.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,406.02/327,621.26 = 129,986.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,406.02x = 327,621.26 × 129,986.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,406.02x = 42,586,192,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,586,192,989.34/237,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,381.27

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