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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,407.88, 327,610.44 and 129,957.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,407.88, 327,610.44 and 129,957.33 is: 179,334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,407.88 : 327,610.44 = 129,957.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,407.88/327,610.44 = 129,957.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,407.88x = 327,610.44 × 129,957.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,407.88x = 42,575,378,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575,378,062.53/237,407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,334.31

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