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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,002.41, 327,050.09 and 129,551.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,002.41, 327,050.09 and 129,551.05 is: 178,773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,002.41 : 327,050.09 = 129,551.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,002.41/327,050.09 = 129,551.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,002.41x = 327,050.09 × 129,551.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,002.41x = 42,369,681,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,369,681,914.34/237,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,773.21

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