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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,406.88, 327,609.06 and 129,956.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,406.88, 327,609.06 and 129,956.33 is: 179,332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,406.88 : 327,609.06 = 129,956.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,406.88/327,609.06 = 129,956.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,406.88x = 327,609.06 × 129,956.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,406.88x = 42,574,871,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,574,871,444.04/237,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,332.93

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