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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,603.31, 327,889.79 and 128,705.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,603.31, 327,889.79 and 128,705.59 is: 177,612.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,603.31 : 327,889.79 = 128,705.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,603.31/327,889.79 = 128,705.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,603.31x = 327,889.79 × 128,705.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,603.31x = 42,201,249,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,201,249,125.91/237,603.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,612.21

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