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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,982.53, 328,413.98 and 129,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,982.53, 328,413.98 and 129,086.60 is: 178,138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,982.53 : 328,413.98 = 129,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,982.53/328,413.98 = 129,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,982.53x = 328,413.98 × 129,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,982.53x = 42,393,845,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,393,845,214.42/237,982.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,138.48

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