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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,408.39, 327,611.13 and 129,957.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,408.39, 327,611.13 and 129,957.84 is: 179,335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,408.39 : 327,611.13 = 129,957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,408.39/327,611.13 = 129,957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,408.39x = 327,611.13 × 129,957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,408.39x = 42,575,634,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575,634,814.76/237,408.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,335.01

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