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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,414.38, 327,618.92 and 129,963.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,414.38, 327,618.92 and 129,963.65 is: 179,342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,414.38 : 327,618.92 = 129,963.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,414.38/327,618.92 = 129,963.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,414.38x = 327,618.92 × 129,963.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,414.38x = 42,578,548,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,578,548,364.35/237,414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,342.76

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