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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,003.16, 327,072.26 and 129,570.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,003.16, 327,072.26 and 129,570.84 is: 178,812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,003.16 : 327,072.26 = 129,570.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,003.16/327,072.26 = 129,570.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,003.16x = 327,072.26 × 129,570.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,003.16x = 42,379,027,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,379,027,468.90/237,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,812.08

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