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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,408.88, 327,611.82 and 129,958.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,408.88, 327,611.82 and 129,958.33 is: 179,335.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,408.88 : 327,611.82 = 129,958.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,408.88/327,611.82 = 129,958.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,408.88x = 327,611.82 × 129,958.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,408.88x = 42,575,885,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575,885,015.46/237,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,335.69

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