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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,413.82, 327,618.63 and 129,963.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,413.82, 327,618.63 and 129,963.27 is: 179,342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,413.82 : 327,618.63 = 129,963.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,413.82/327,618.63 = 129,963.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,413.82x = 327,618.63 × 129,963.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,413.82x = 42,578,388,467.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,578,388,467.72/237,413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,342.50

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