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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,416.82, 327,622.77 and 129,966.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,416.82, 327,622.77 and 129,966.27 is: 179,346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,416.82 : 327,622.77 = 129,966.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,416.82/327,622.77 = 129,966.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,416.82x = 327,622.77 × 129,966.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,416.82x = 42,579,909,383.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,579,909,383.97/237,416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,346.64

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