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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,416.08, 327,621.62 and 129,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,416.08, 327,621.62 and 129,965.30 is: 179,345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,416.08 : 327,621.62 = 129,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,416.08/327,621.62 = 129,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,416.08x = 327,621.62 × 129,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,416.08x = 42,579,442,129.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,579,442,129.79/237,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,345.23

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