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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,606.96, 327,897.84 and 128,711.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,606.96, 327,897.84 and 128,711.54 is: 177,622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,606.96 : 327,897.84 = 128,711.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,606.96/327,897.84 = 128,711.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,606.96x = 327,897.84 × 128,711.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,606.96x = 42,204,235,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,204,235,949.07/237,606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,622.05

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