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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,004.83, 327,074.49 and 129,577.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,004.83, 327,074.49 and 129,577.77 is: 178,821.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,004.83 : 327,074.49 = 129,577.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,004.83/327,074.49 = 129,577.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,004.83x = 327,074.49 × 129,577.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,004.83x = 42,381,583,038.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,381,583,038.09/237,004.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,821.60

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