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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,413.99, 327,618.41 and 129,963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,413.99, 327,618.41 and 129,963.26 is: 179,342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,413.99 : 327,618.41 = 129,963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,413.99/327,618.41 = 129,963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,413.99x = 327,618.41 × 129,963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,413.99x = 42,578,356,768.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,578,356,768.85/237,413.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,342.24

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