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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,410.62, 327,613.74 and 129,959.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,410.62, 327,613.74 and 129,959.89 is: 179,337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,410.62 : 327,613.74 = 129,959.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,410.62/327,613.74 = 129,959.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,410.62x = 327,613.74 × 129,959.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,410.62x = 42,576,646,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,576,646,514.84/237,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,337.58

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