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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,003.41, 327,051.46 and 129,552.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,003.41, 327,051.46 and 129,552.05 is: 178,774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,003.41 : 327,051.46 = 129,552.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,003.41/327,051.46 = 129,552.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,003.41x = 327,051.46 × 129,552.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,003.41x = 42,370,187,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,370,187,098.49/237,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,774.59

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