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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,004.16, 327,065.92 and 129,572.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,004.16, 327,065.92 and 129,572.48 is: 178,810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,004.16 : 327,065.92 = 129,572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,004.16/327,065.92 = 129,572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,004.16x = 327,065.92 × 129,572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,004.16x = 42,378,742,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,378,742,377.88/237,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,810.12

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