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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,414.68, 327,633.20 and 129,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,414.68, 327,633.20 and 129,994.68 is: 179,393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,414.68 : 327,633.20 = 129,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,414.68/327,633.20 = 129,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,414.68x = 327,633.20 × 129,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,414.68x = 42,590,572,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,590,572,991.38/237,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,393.17

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