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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,506.72, 327,759.48 and 128,610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,506.72, 327,759.48 and 128,610.72 is: 177,482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,506.72 : 327,759.48 = 128,610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,506.72/327,759.48 = 128,610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,506.72x = 327,759.48 × 128,610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,506.72x = 42,153,382,709.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,153,382,709.63/237,506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,482.91

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