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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,421.32, 327,628.96 and 129,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,421.32, 327,628.96 and 129,970.80 is: 179,352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,421.32 : 327,628.96 = 129,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,421.32/327,628.96 = 129,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,421.32x = 327,628.96 × 129,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,421.32x = 42,582,198,034.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,582,198,034.37/237,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,352.88

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