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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,410.66, 327,627.66 and 129,990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,410.66, 327,627.66 and 129,990.68 is: 179,387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,410.66 : 327,627.66 = 129,990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,410.66/327,627.66 = 129,990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,410.66x = 327,627.66 × 129,990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,410.66x = 42,588,542,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,588,542,310.21/237,410.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,387.66

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