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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,607.44, 327,898.52 and 128,712.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,607.44, 327,898.52 and 128,712.03 is: 177,622.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,607.44 : 327,898.52 = 128,712.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,607.44/327,898.52 = 128,712.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,607.44x = 327,898.52 × 128,712.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,607.44x = 42,204,484,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,204,484,143.20/237,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,622.74

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