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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,415.32, 327,620.70 and 129,964.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,415.32, 327,620.70 and 129,964.77 is: 179,344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,415.32 : 327,620.70 = 129,964.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,415.32/327,620.70 = 129,964.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,415.32x = 327,620.70 × 129,964.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,415.32x = 42,579,148,922.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,579,148,922.74/237,415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,344.57

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