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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,427.08, 327,639.24 and 129,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,427.08, 327,639.24 and 129,995.16 is: 179,387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,427.08 : 327,639.24 = 129,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,427.08/327,639.24 = 129,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,427.08x = 327,639.24 × 129,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,427.08x = 42,591,515,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,591,515,426.08/237,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,387.77

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